SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 30/100

6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 19, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B1) FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE PREP COUNTER IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13 FOUND THE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER AFTER USING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

SEP 12
2018
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11(A) OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND AN ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT AND A LIGHTER ON A PREP TABLE IN THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B1) FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE PREP COUNTER IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 FOUND THE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER AFTER USING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED WHERE NEEDED AND TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND AN ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT AND A LIGHTER ON A PREP TABLE IN THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).

AUG 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND THROUHOUT PREMISES.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK.

AUG 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 54.4 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF CHICKEN AT 56 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 52 DEGREES F,3LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52 DEGREES F, AND 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND THROUHOUT PREMISES.

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

REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK.

NOV 16
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CART.MUST DEFROST GLASS FREEZERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND NEAR MOP SINK.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND THERMOMETER FOR HOT PIZZA HOLDING UNIT.

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

MUST REMOVE UNUSED STOVE AND COOLER FROM PREMISES NEAR MOP SINK.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL 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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