Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken nine times, with records going back to 2020. Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Aug 7, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 12 violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 22 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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)
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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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .
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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.
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May 8, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL TRIM(PREP & TOILET ROOM),CEILING NEAR PIT IN POOR REPAIR AND INSULATION EXPOSED,EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS NEAR PIT,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM,GAP IN WINDOW AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PIT AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND CARDBOARD FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS OF FRONT PREP COOLER,CRATES FROM WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY & BENT EXTERIOR PANEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : 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,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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May 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2593387 4/25/24 NOT CORRECTED #25 -STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK )WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER,ALONG TOP OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND CARDBOARD FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS OF FRONT PREP COOLER,CRATES FROM WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY & BENT EXTERIOR PANEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : 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,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SPRAYER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL TRIM(PREP & TOILET ROOM),CEILING NEAR PIT IN POOR REPAIR AND INSULATION EXPOSED,EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS NEAR PIT,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM,GAP IN WINDOW AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PIT AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK )WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER,ALONG TOP OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND CARDBOARD FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS OF FRONT PREP COOLER,CRATES FROM WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY & BENT EXTERIOR PANEL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : 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,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SPRAYER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILED FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL TRIM(PREP & TOILET ROOM),CEILING NEAR PIT IN POOR REPAIR AND INSULATION EXPOSED,EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS NEAR PIT,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM,GAP IN WINDOW AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PIT AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MELTED AND IN POOR REPAIR AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LID MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON POP & JUICE STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE RACK,BEHIND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, IN CORNER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK.ALSO. APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/18/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK )WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER,ALONG TOP OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART AND CARDBOARD FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS OF FRONT PREP COOLER,CRATES FROM WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY & BENT EXTERIOR PANEL.
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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,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SPRAYER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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(PREP & TOILET ROOM),CEILING NEAR PIT IN POOR REPAIR AND INSULATION EXPOSED,EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS NEAR PIT,LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM,GAP IN WINDOW AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PIT AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON HOT HOLDING UNIT MACARONI AND CHEESE 119.5F, CORN 115.2F, GREEN BEANS 109.8F, RICE 108.9F, CABBAGE 108.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Jul 21, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 48.7F- 55.3F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EGGS MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 24 EGGS VALUED AT $4.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITH GLOVES THEN LEFT THE PREP AREA TO GO IN THE BACK AND ENTERED THE WALKIN COOLER AND RETURNED TO THE FOOD HE WAS PREPARING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, CHICKEN,COLESLAW AND FISH. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS AND ALUMINUM PANS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.MANAGER REMOVED ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR NEAR THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken on file is from Aug 7, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken.
Has Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Damon & 55th Market — Happy 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.
How often is Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Damon & 55th Market — Happy Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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