Da Catch Fish & Chicken

4646 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Da Catch Fish & Chicken has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 18, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Da Catch Fish & Chicken since Oct 18, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Da Catch Fish & Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 18, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 9, 2012

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF FOOD BREADING IN REAR STORAGE WITH DEAD BUGS IN BREADING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD BREADING AND WASH RINSRE AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE SOUND CONDITION.

Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: FOUND GYROS MEAT CONE IN REACH IN COOLER OPEN AND EXPOSED UNDER AND NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINERS OF RAW FISH AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCARD GYRO CONE AND TO PROPERLY STORE WITH OTHER COOKED FOODS OR COMPLETELY PROTECT PRODUCT FROM OTHER CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE FLY ACTIVITY 4-5 AND MANY DEAD FLIES. FOUND DEAD FLIES IN THE TRACKS FOR THE DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT DRAINING. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PLUMBER TO CORRECT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011 INSPECTOR 225 REPORT#509381 #33 EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN, #34 FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP., #35 WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATIONS ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

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

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE AAL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 21, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Dec 1, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: VENT COVER AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR. UTILITY SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. REPAIR SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Catch Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Catch Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 18, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Da Catch Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Da Catch Fish & Chicken.

Has Da Catch Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Da Catch Fish & Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Da Catch 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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