Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken

754-756 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 19, 2011

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 19, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken's record stops at Jan 19, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 19, 2011

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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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 REMOVE UNCLEAN UNUSED DEEP FRYER FROM INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Jan 12, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGIENIC PRATICES,(IE HANDLING MONEY FROM FOOD ORDERS THEN GOING TO THE GLOVE BOX PUTTING ON GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST.DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE CONTINUE TO REPEAT THIS VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. MUST WASH HAND IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

* 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 ON PREMISES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK TOO SHORT,NOT PROPERLY DESIGN TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE AT SINK. FAUCET ONLY REACH MIDDLE COMP OF SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FOOD CARTS,FOOD EQUIPMENT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 19, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken.

Has Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain Fish-Fish & Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain Fish-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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