Damon & 55Th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken

1951 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60636
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for DAMON & 55TH MARKET, located at 1951 W Garfield Blvd in Chicago, IL, was conducted on August 7, 2024, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 55. This inspection identified one major violation and ten minor violations, with notable issues including proper food labeling and the absence of insects, rodents, or animals. Across nine scored inspections, DAMON & 55TH MARKET has historically received mostly high-risk ratings.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
May 8, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
May 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
43
Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
37
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
26
Apr 29, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jul 21, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Dec 1, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Aug 7, 2024 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,GRILL TABLE.PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,USED AND UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS,MOTORS AT COOLERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL TRIM IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND CHIPPING PAINT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2594183 5/8/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSSUED)
60
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)