SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOT SEAFOOD MARKET INC..

BEAT. 21/100

9454 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 1, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 4 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 MONTHS
since May 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS (5-8) INSIDE THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS THROUGHOUT THE EQUIMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COOKING EQUIMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES) STORED ON TOP OF THE FREEZER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AT THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 23
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS (5-8) INSIDE THE MOP SINK AST THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COOKING EQUIMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS THROUGHOUT THE EQUIMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHNG SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK, SO THAT THE SINK IS ABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES) STORED ON TOP OF THE FREEZER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AT THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

DEC 28
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER/SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORChemical Safety
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT LABELED WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FACILITY HAS A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

7-32-020(A) OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON DOORS OR POSTED INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2022
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINIAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN TOILET ROOM OR AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 61.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST COLD HOT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRYER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN REAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED/DEBIRS IN GASKETS ON REACH PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT LABELED WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FACILITY HAS A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY STICKY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY WALLS IN REAR BEHIND HAND SINK. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON DOORS OR POSTED INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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