OCT 6
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RED FISH & CHICKEN GRILL.
BEAT. 41/100
1137 W 63RD ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 6, 2017 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM, AND VENTS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
SEP 262017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY WITH GLOVES ON, THEN CHANGES GARBAGE BAG WITH SAME GLOVES, TAKES OFF ONE GLOVE AND BEGINS TO PREPARE SANDWICH. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL. INSTD TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES, WHEN CHANGING TASKS, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING GARBAGE, ETC.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM, AND VENTS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 232016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
JUN 132016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,STEAK AND,GROUND BEEF FOR TACO'S. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE ALL COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE CEILING VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVER COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVER WIPING CLOTHES ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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NOV 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:- HOOD, FILTERS.FRYERS,THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE BACK BE THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE WALKIN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
JAN 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 9
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK.
DEC 302013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE GARBAGE CAN LIDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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