Fat Fish Bar and Grill

234-236 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60616

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2020

Score

Low Risk

Fat Fish Bar and Grill has been inspected three times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fat Fish Bar and Grill dates to Sep 3, 2020.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Fat Fish Bar and Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2020

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT/DUST PARTICLES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT EITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE TILES.

Jul 25, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR FOODS OFFERED UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, STEAK AND OYSTERS. MUST PROVIDE. SAMPLE FORM GIVEN AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN BY THE COOLER AND NEAR STOVE; MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES SO FLOOR IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Jul 17, 2018

License

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: ALL WASTE CANS IN REST ROOMS MUST BE COVERED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGAN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Fish Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Fish Bar and Grill on file is from Sep 3, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Fish Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fat Fish Bar and Grill.

Has Fat Fish Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Fish Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Fish Bar and Grill 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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