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Fantasea

2122 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Seafood
Last inspected: May 15, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Fantasea has three inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fantasea dates to May 15, 2013.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINKS, COUNTERS AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS AT DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
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Mar 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK, AND REPAIR BAR AREA 3PART SINK PIPES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM AND BAR AREA, PAINT RAW WOOD WALLS AND DOOR FOR STORAGE ROOM, ALSO PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AND TRIMMING IN KITCHEN FRONT SERVING AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS WHERE NEEDED AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fantasea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fantasea on file is from May 15, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fantasea?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fantasea.

Has Fantasea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fantasea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fantasea 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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