MURRAY'S FISH AND CHICKEN.
3357 W HARRISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 52017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON AND AROUND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND THE GROUND AROUND IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 162.9F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 232017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH POP CRATES NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FOLDING DOOR BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE CUSTOMER AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, POSSIBLE MICE DROPPINGS.
MUST ORGANIZE STOCK OFF THE FLOOR 6" AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. NO POP OR MILK CRATES ALLOWED.
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NOV 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INVESTIGATION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
AUG 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
AUG 82016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPERLY THAWING BEEF IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER OF 100.F. MUST PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COOL RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT DISCARDED( 10LB VALUED AT $25)
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO FOUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR, AND 10 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(WHICH HAS A SHUTTER TO ENCLOSED THIS AREA IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA), AND 30 FOUND IN FRONT SECTION OF THE SAME STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR WHERE THE FLOOR TILE IS MISSING. OBSERVED AN OUTDOOR FLY CATCHING DEVICE ON UPPER SHELF IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR, MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S) TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN WINGS, ITALIAN BEEF GYRO BURGERS etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
JUL 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,GYROS ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA
CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
JUL 142016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHROOM,INSIDE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES IN FOOD PREP/FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL LARGE OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM, AND REQUEST AN APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICE(S) FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
APR 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
APR 222016FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH-IN POP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT WHICH WAS ALSO TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN TENDERS-50.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-50.6F, ITALIAN BEEF-48.5F, GROUND BEEF-48.9F,, CHOPPED STEAK-115F ALL FOODS ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (50LB VALUED AT $100) DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. REAR STORM DOOR(KEEPING THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN) NOT ADEQUATELY INSECT NOR RODENT-PROOFED. REAR STORM DOOR HAS GAPS GREATER THAN 1 INCH ALONG THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM CORNERS AND NO MESH SCREEN ON STORM DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS FROM ENTERING. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON THE LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THIS RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030.
PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR, AND THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATD PREP TABLE.
CLEAN THE MASSIVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
NOV 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
NOV 92015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY (HARJEET SINGH) HAS A SERVE SAFE CERTIFICATE VERIFYING HE TOOK THE CLASS AND PASSED THAT EXAM MARCH 20, 2015; INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE OBTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 24, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK, #33 MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS GREASE AND DEBRIS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS GREASE AND DEBRIS, #35 WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA, #42 MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
LIGHT SHIELD NEED CLEANING ON THE INSIDE TO REMOVE INSECTS INCLUDING SHIELD INSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BOXES INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SOME UNNECESSARY OF ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
OCT 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- SURFACE UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYER, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SLIDING DOOR OF CLOSET IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF SAUCES. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTH HAVE DRIPPY FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS.
APR 182012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYER, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND IN CLOSET IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SLIDING DOOR OF CLOSET IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF SAUCES. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PLASTER SMALL HOLES IN WALL OF WASHROOM WHERE TOILET PAPER HOLDER WAS REMOVED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. SINK MUST BE FREE OF ITEMS.
ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS HAVE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE.
DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED. BUCKET OBSERVED WITH WASTE WATER IN WASHROOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG WITH MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY; ADVISED TO CLEAN MOPHEADS AS NEEDED.
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