HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN.
810 W 59TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 292016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF DEAD WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. ALSO NOTED CRAWLING ANTS IN SAME AREA AT BOTH EXTERIOR CORNERS OF SAME WALK-IN COOLER. EIGHT LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS ISSUED.VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBGE OVERFLOWING PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLED OVER TOP,LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECCASSARY ARTICLES AT REAR BY BACK DOOR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 292012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET FRONT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FLITERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES CLEAN DUSTY VENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
AUG 212012FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DID FIND 3 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT WINDOW, AND BORIC ACID INCORRECTLY APPLIED BY MANAGER (CAKED ON WALLS AND BEHIND FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.NEED TO REMOVE BORIC ACID FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM WINDOW AND REMOVE ALL THE DIFFERENT DEAD BEETLES AS WELL AS THE LIVE ANTS.ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO PUT HIS OWN PEST CONTROL DOWN WHEN HE HAS A COMPANY TO SERVICE HIM.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE EXTRA MANAGERS, 1 FOR EVERY SHIFT MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN HANDSINK RESTROOM WASHBOWL FROM REPORT#531636 DATE 11/7/11 INSP.377.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DEEPFRYERS FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE DOOR RUBBER MOLDING FRONT PREP TABLE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD,N FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND INSIDE FRYER DOORS, CLEAN REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT REAR STORAGE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT REAR EXIT AREA FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE MISSING NEED TO REPLACE FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING, HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, RESTROOM HAND SINK NOZZEL LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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NOV 72011PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK/RESTROOM WASHBOWL NOT CLEAN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DEEPFRYER AREAS.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT REAR EXIT AREA.
FOUND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN DOORHANDLE.
Inspector Comments: UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)
Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
AUG 292011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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