JUL 14
2015
PASS · 0 violations
WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN.
Chicago Health Dept
5650 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2015.
Last inspected Jul 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 7
2015
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES AND BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN. (TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND REAR OF PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BULBS) MUST REMOVE.
SEP 26
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND OVERHEAD BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DRIP PANS UNDER COOLERS,ROLLING CART,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOWS AND WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SEP 19
2014
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,ON A BAG OF ROTTEN ONIONS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF.ALSO FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND OVERHEAD BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DRIP PANS UNDER COOLERS,ROLLING CART,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOWS AND WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS .MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
SEP 9
2013
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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MAY 31
2013
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOPS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS ARE THICK ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNITS MUST DFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
DEC 31
2012
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside 2 door cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
AUG 15
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 20
2011
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 31
2011
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 23
2011
FAIL 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES, REPLACE SAME. NOTED GASKETS ON FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT STORE, INCLUDING ALL FREEZERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE, REMOVING FOOD STAINS AND DUST. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, HEAVY WITH DUST.
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