87th Fish Corp. — Whales
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, 87th Fish Corp. — Whales has 10 inspections in the public record. 87th Fish Corp. — Whales was last inspected on Mar 4, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 4, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: THE GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO MUST REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER,THE DOOR IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP IN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND IN TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE CLOSET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Feb 23, 2015
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON REPORT #1387798 12/15/14.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: THE GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO MUST REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER,THE DOOR IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP IN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL CRACK IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND IN TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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Dec 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO MUST REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER,THE DOOR IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED UP IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND RELEASED THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE BACKS UP WITH GREASE AND WATER IS LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK ONTO FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1375622 DATE 11-22-2013(32)PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR BY WASHROOM AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(33)CLEAN THE FOLLOWING CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH BLUE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA(34)DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND A HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA WHERE UNUSED COUNTER IS LOCATED(35)CLEAN DOOR LEADING OUT TO CUSTOMER WAITING AREAAND WALL NEXT TO DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA CLEAN DUSTY CEILINGS VENTS THROUGHOUT CLEAN WASHROOM DOOR,CLEAN WALL ABOVE HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,CLEAN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FLOOD LIGHTS ABOVE DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,ALSO MUST REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER,THE DOOR IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE CHIP PAINT BFROM WALL NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IN CORNER NEAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COLE SLAW FOUND AT 70 DEGREES IN STYROFOAM CONTAINERS USED FOR ORDERS ON PREP TABLE. COLE SLAW MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SOLD. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR BY WASHROOM, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH BLUE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA WHERE UNUSED COOLER IS LOCATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOOR LEADING OUT TO CUSTOMER WAITING AREA AND WALL NEXT TO DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN WALL ABOVE HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FLOOD LIGHTS ABOVE DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DICARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM MOP BUCKET AND HANG MOP(S) UP TO AIR DRY TO PREV3NT PEST BREEDING.
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Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED SHED IN REAR OF PREMISES TO ALLOW FOR FULL INSPECTION.
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 112.2F, PRODUCT MUST BE COOKED TO 165F AND HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE OR MUST BE LABELED IF IMPLEMENTING TIME TEMPERATURE RULE
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 5 LIVE FLIES NOTED IN WINDOW BY FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS,FRYERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED SHED IN REAR OF PREMISES TO ALLOW FOR FULL INSPECTION.
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Dec 5, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS,FRYERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED SHED IN REAR OF PREMISES TO ALLOW FOR FULL INSPECTION.
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Nov 28, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 60.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALSO NOTED GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS,FRYERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR PAINT IN REAR AREAS PEELING. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREAS AND IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. MUST CHANGE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE AT TOILET BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.(USING A SAFETY PIN AND A STRING AS THE HANDLE)MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED SHED IN REAR OF PREMISES AND OFFICE TO ALLOW FOR FULL INSPECTION.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN PREP AREA ON WALL/CEILING. REMOVE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. CRACKED HANDLE AT TOILET BOWL. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 87th Fish Corp. — Whales last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 87th Fish Corp. — Whales on file is from Mar 4, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 87th Fish Corp. — Whales?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at 87th Fish Corp. — Whales.
Has 87th Fish Corp. — Whales' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 87th Fish Corp. — Whales have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 87th Fish Corp. — Whales means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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