NY FISH AND CHICKEN.
2748-50 W MADISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 232026PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLES AND DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, TRASH, AND DEBRIS FOR FLOORS IN MENTIONED AREAS.
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE RETAIL STORE AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF VAPING WITH AN E-CIGARETTE INSIDE THE STORE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING OR VAPING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE STORE AND WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE STORE ENTRANCES. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 252024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 172024FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN WINGS HAVE BEEN PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND OPEN DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED EGGS AT 61F, HAM AT 61F, ITALIAN BEEF AND GRAVY AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, AND MILK AT 61F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F AND THE OPEN DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESE. THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED ON 1/8/24 AND WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN THE RETAIL AREA OF THE STORE UNDERNEATH THE SNACK SHELVES ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE FREEZER, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND MOP SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
5-103.12 NO WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-201.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE WALL AND COVER IT WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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JAN 82024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 54F, EGGS AT 54F, AND CHEESE AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CLEAN THE TOILET AND THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET SEAT.
OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MAR 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED (GROUND BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TABLES KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALL NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR (TOWELS, USED MOP HEADS, BOXES, LITTER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM AREA NEAR TOILET AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS IMPROPERLY STORED AROUND STORE. MUST HANG MOPS AND BROOMS TO PREVENT BREEDING OF PESTS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 282022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COPY OF CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL, VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP AT PREP/DISH HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPERTOWEL OR HAND DRYER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS IMPROPERLY STORED AROUND STORE. MUST HANG MOPS AND BROOMS TO PREVENT BREEDING OF PESTS.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REMINDER ON BREAKFAST MENU OF CONSUMINF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE SHELF.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,POTATO PEELER,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,MILK WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS AND POP SLEEVES.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN MILK WALK IN COOLER.
MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,GAPS IN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-030(c)
NO HOT WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED RESIDUE FROM CONSTRUCTION ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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