Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2011
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Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 27, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken since Dec 27, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Hand washing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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 TRASH & DEBRI OVER FLOWING AT DUMPSTER & ON GROUND.MUST CLEAN,REMOVE & MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYERS,STORAGE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLER,LIGHT SHIELDS,CORRAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN LOBBY AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN LOBBY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASE IN LOBBY AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT SERVICE WINDOW & BRICKS IN SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Nov 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2010
License
12 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER, MUST PROVIDE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED SINK, NO SOAP ON BOTH HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND BOTH DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BOTH DOORS AND CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN AREA.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ALL EQUIPMENT, 3PART SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN FILTER UNDER HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 27, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “hand washing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken.
Has Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alabama's — Captain's Fish & Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alabama's — Captain's 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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