59th Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, 59th Fish & Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at 59th Fish & Chicken since Jun 24, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE WALL AT COVERED OPENING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268638 DATED 2/27/2019:#38 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE, OR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C), NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED (ITALIAN BEEF 148 F). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Feb 27, 2019
Complaint
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE IS PRESENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED (ITALIAN BEEF 148 F). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP FOR PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE, OR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS OPENING FROM HIS LOCATION, WHICH ALLOWS CUSTOMERS ONCE INSIDE, INTO ADJACENT GROCERY STORE WITH NO PHYSICAL SEPARATION. MUST HAVE SEALED SEPARATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT ELBOW AND AT REAR 3-COMP SINK AT DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP, STORAGE, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Oct 17, 2018
License
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND SPRAYER LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP, STORAGE, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 59th Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 59th Fish & Chicken on file is from Jun 24, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 59th Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 59th Fish & Chicken.
Has 59th Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 59th Fish & Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 59th Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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