OCT 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 14, 2015 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE NOTED BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN TWO REFRIGERATORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
SEP 192013FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPIINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
APR 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILKD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 182013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO PROVIDE PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDER ON SITE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILKD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.
SEP 42012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 4
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.
AUG 302012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MAIN PREP COOLER AT 71 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THE COOLER MAINTAINS 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND A REAR FREEZER UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED. NOTED GLUE OR COMPOUND ON INTERIOR OF SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
AUG 242012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2012
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST REPAIR COOLER AND FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AT THE COOLER AND 0 DEGREES F AT THE FREEZER.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 5 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. ALSO, ONE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE ALL LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF WASTE AGREEMENT WITH BUILDING LAND LORD OR PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR BUSINESS. PREMISES MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASTE.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT LEAKING UNDER THE DIVIDER INTO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDER. ALSO NOTED ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD MOUNTED IMPROPERLY. MUST REMOVE DRAIN PIPES UNDER DRAIN BOARD AND PROPERLY MOUNT TO SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD PLATFORMS STORING THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR. PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,UNDER THE GRILL,THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE EMPTY WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER WHERE MISSING IN WASHROOM. ONE WALL IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND TOILET BOWL AND AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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