Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2017
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Score
Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Jul 5, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken since Jul 5, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE SHELVING IN WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 20, 2017
Complaint
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: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA, REAR EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. USE OF COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REAPIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATIION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE SHELVING IN WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 14, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOILET FIXTURES, STORAGE SHELVES)REMOVING ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND SPILLS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL HEVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHLELDS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOILET FIXTURES, STORAGE SHELVES)REMOVING ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND SPILLS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL HEVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHLELDS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 8, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH 10 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM WITH LIDS OPEN IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE-SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM ALL SHELVES. REPLACE MISSING COVER TO DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING PREP TABLES, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR ITALIAN BEEF, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOILET FIXTURES, STORAGE SHELVES)REMOVING ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, GREASE, AND SPILLS FROM ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL HEVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHILELDS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 17, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHO DO NOT WORK IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 9, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 55.4F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 120# OF FOOD WORTH $156. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND REMOVE THE TAPE FROM THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS ALSO NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Dec 26, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Apr 10, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. 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 THE HOOD,FILTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Dec 6, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK UNFINISHED AND WITH RAW WOOD. SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Nov 16, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK UNFINISHED AND WITH RAW WOOD. SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken on file is from Jul 5, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken.
Has Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago's Grill Fish, Chicken 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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