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Catfish City

7340 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Seafood
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Catfish City has been inspected three times since 2011. Catfish City was last inspected on Jun 26, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Catfish City's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Catfish City is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND FRONT COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, AND FANGUARD COVER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Sep 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY NEED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER MICROWAVE, AND STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMTABLE, ABOVE HOOD DUSTY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: TWO EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR NET, OR CAPS NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.
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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. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-ON COOLER.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE/DUST BUILDUP)
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA. (SMOKE STAINS). INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY, EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE WINDOW CLEANER FROM VANILLA WAFERS ON STORAGE SHELF. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catfish City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catfish City on file is from Jun 26, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catfish City?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catfish City.

Has Catfish City's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Catfish City have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Catfish City 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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