Dolphin Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Dolphin Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 25, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Dolphin Fish & Chicken since Jan 25, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dolphin Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dishes and utensils flushed, scraped, soaked
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRECTLY UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND WASH RAG FROM SMALL CONTAINER ON TOP OF COUNTER, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER DISHWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP.SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S)NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 606525 DATED 1/10/2012 UPGRADED TO SERIOUS,(29)(33)CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, PALLETS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS,(29)(34) DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. (29)(35)CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA(EAST WALL).(29)(38)REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (29)(41) MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (OLD UNUSED WASHROOM). MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS.SERIOUS CITATION,7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: V.IOLATION UPGRADED TO #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ON RESTRAINT.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, PALLETS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR CEILING IN COOLER STORAGE AREA(EAST WALL).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (OLD UNUSED WASHROOM).
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Jan 10, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT START OF INVESTIGATION. HOT WATER TANK LIT WHILE ATTEMTING TO WASH HANDS. PREMISES MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM LOWER SHELF AND LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND RE-PAINT IF RUSTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, ALL SHELVES & STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, STORAGE PALLETS, ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND ALL USED AND UNUSED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES (LOT'S OF DEBRIS NOTED), UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE SECTIONS OF WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LEAK IN CEILING IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED BRIGHTER LIGHTS INSIDE FISH REACH-IN 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (OLD UNUSED WASHROOM).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 25, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin 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 Dolphin Fish & Chicken.
Has Dolphin Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dolphin Fish & Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dolphin 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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