WHALES FISH & CHICKEN.
3600 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GLASS COOLER IN REAR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,ROLLING CARTS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN OLD WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS .
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
SEP 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GLASS COOLER IN REAR,LID AND GASKETS ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF,WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,ROLLING CARTS.MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN OLD WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND IN OLD WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WALK IN COOLER HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SOME STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SERVICE COUNTER COOLER
AUG 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F WITH RAW FOOD PRODUCT STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT,ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS CHICKEN 48.6F,GIZZARDS 46.7F,LIVERS 46.1F,COLESLAW 47.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 30LBS. $30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GLASS COOLER IN REAR,LID AND GASKETS ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELF,WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,ROLLING CARTS.MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN OLD WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND IN OLD WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WALK IN COOLER HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SOME STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SERVICE COUNTER COOLER.
OCT 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.
THE INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND SO DO FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
MAY 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
A BACKFLOW PRVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK AREA AND CLEAN VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
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MAY 92013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E.BROKEN HOT KNOB;NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET AT TIME OF INSPECTION.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN HANDSINK IS REPAIRED TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION AND FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOUND THE FRONT DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.ALSO;THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDE FOR THIS ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
A BACKFLOW PRVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK AREA AND CLEAN VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE MOP SINK.
MAR 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.
FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
OCT 222012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SOME DUST OBSERVED AT BOTTOM REAR OF FRYER; CLEAN SAME.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR TO REMOVE SOME GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR TO REMOVE DUST AND INSECTS.
MAY 232012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Inspector Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Inspector Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes
MAY 152012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE HOT HOLDING UNIT HAS ITALIAN BEEF HELD INSIDE,UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER GARBAGE CAN CART IN LOBBY AREA & SEVERAL DEAD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes
JAN 312012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes.
JAN 242012FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.7F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERT,COLE SLAW INSIDE FOR SALE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT DESSERTS & COLE SLAW IN FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COLE SLAW 46.8-47.7F,PARFAIT 44.6F-46.2F,PEACH COBBLER 45.2F,ASSORTED CAKES 46.8F-47.0.ALSO PRECOOKED CHICKEN IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS UNDER HEAT LAMP & ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 59.7F-100.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.30LBS.$71.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME WHILE (CHICKEN,FISH,ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED. EMPLOYEE STATES" PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCKED UP IN THE OFFICE".MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED & PUSHED INTO DUMPSTER & TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER &GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS,REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI & TRASH & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Inspector Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Inspector Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes.
AUG 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes.
OCT 42010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
JAN 192010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER
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