Calumet Fisheries
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
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Score
Calumet Fisheries has been inspected 21 times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Calumet Fisheries on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FISH UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE ALONG EAST WALL OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.1 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584371 10/31/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED - ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS,GROUND OF AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER IN WOOD/TOOL SHED . MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DRAIN LINES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583965 10/24/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.400 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA , ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WALL AT METER,INSIDE OF ALL FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOTH STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL FILE CABINET,ON PREP TABLE UNDER TABLE TOP STOVE,REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER & PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK & BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER WOOD/TOOL SHED .2- DEAD DECAYED MICE AT MOTORS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING UNDERSIDES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UNDERNEATH SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND SHELVING UNITS, TOILET ROOM,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,INSIDE OF CABINETS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED AND RIGHT SIDE OF SMOKER.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOORS,BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TRIM,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESP. ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Feb 25, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 25 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS (10) WERE NOTED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR OFFICE, 10 DROPPING IN THE RESTROOM ALONG THE SIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE OFFICE (5). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. NOTED 10 BAGS OF FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FACILITY OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET EXTENDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND TIGHTEN FAUCET EXTENDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND ON ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABEL FOR THE PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS (EGGS FROM MAYO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON ALL THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD ETC) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAINBOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABEL FOR THE PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS (EGGS FROM MAYO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON ALL THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD ETC) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAINBOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 10, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM INTERIORS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP,INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELS COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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May 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEAER IJN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NMAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILKD-UP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IS STARTING TO RUST LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH ALL OF THE THREE DEEP FRYERS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: TWO EMPLOYEES STILL NEED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIED THIS TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS.
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Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
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Aug 1, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: POP/PREPARED SALADS DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTATO SALAD-47.7F, COLE SLAW-47.1F, BEAN SALAD-47.6F, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES REMOVED FROM SALE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS. ALL PACKAGED PREPARED SALADS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OR UP(INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD, NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE(DEEP GROOVES IN SURFACE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CABINET EXTERIORS WHERE NEEDED(DIRT, DEBRIS).
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May 23, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND BETWEEN FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE STRIP ON SIDE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO WINDOW IN WASHROOM FOR PROPER VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE SALT FROM CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE 1ST REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE POT STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calumet Fisheries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calumet Fisheries on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calumet Fisheries?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Calumet Fisheries.
Has Calumet Fisheries' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calumet Fisheries have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Calumet Fisheries means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Calumet Fisheries inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calumet Fisheries is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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