Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

The Anchor Fish & Chicken

9305 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-27
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-06-27)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-06-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2025-06-26 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2025-05-06 Fail License
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND ONE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF STORAGE UNDER SHELVES ON FLOOR, IN CORNER AREAS AND ON TOP OF SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. P...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON SITE IN NEW BUSINESS NAME; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN IN USE. PIPE NOT CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH AND CRATES IN THE DISPOSAL AREA ON THE GROUND; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES CAUSING CLUTTER; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE VENTED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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