Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish

7117-7119 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 20, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2011

Routine

8 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods-Rice at 164.2 F is being served and prepared. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be present during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Bulk storage and food containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Coolers, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in storage room. Instructed to install coving along wallbase and seal all holes and repaint walls.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Faucet at three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak. Cold water not provided at utility sink. Instructed to repair and provided cold water under city pressure.

Dec 16, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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. FOUND 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DISH AREA AND 70 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MOPSINK /BOILER AREA,SERIOUS VIOILATION ,CITATION ISSUED,AT THIS TIME MANAGER EMPLOYEES STARTED CLEANING UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,DISH AREA AND BOILER ROOM AREA MUST BE FREE FROM INSECTS /PESTS

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. INTERIOR AND SHELVES OF 1 PREP COOLER,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER EQUIPMENT GREASY AND FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. SMALL HOLES IN THE CEILING IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA MUST BE SEALED

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN DISH AREA;MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN 2ND STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish on file is from Sep 20, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish.

Has Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Fish — Gruba Ryba Restaurant/ Big Fish 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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