SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN.

BEAT. 35/100

810 W 59TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 14, 2016 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECCASSARY ARTICLES AT REAR BY BACK DOOR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 29
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES CLEAN DUSTY VENT.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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 21
2012
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MAR 2
2012
FAILED
0 violations
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FEB 24
2012
FAILED
0 violations
NOV 7
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK/RESTROOM WASHBOWL NOT CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DEEPFRYER AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT REAR EXIT AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN DOORHANDLE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 29
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 19
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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