Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt

3537 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 13, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 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: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE RUST STAINS IN FIRST COMPARTMENT.
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Dec 16, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED COMPANY WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE LOCATED ALONG WITH TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST REMOVE MOUSE, DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED COMPANY WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PERSON ON DUTY WITH A CERTIFICATE OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HELD AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AS REQUIRED AND NO INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE OR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES OF POTATO CHIPS, IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN FURNACE CLOSET.
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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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE. SEAL HOLE IN CORNER OF WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR; POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF HOLES IN WALL OF FURNACE ROOM (CLUTTERED); INSTRUCTED TO CHECK AND IF SO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM UNDER THREE COMP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER AND FURNACE CLOSET.
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Sep 1, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, HANDLE, PREPARED, OR SERVED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2010
License
13 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.SOAP & TOWEL AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST PROVIDE A OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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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 PROVIDE A METAL DRAIN BOARD OR A OVER HEAD DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR ON FRONT DOOR TO KEEP OUT PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE.
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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 SEAL WALL OUTLETS,HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR WALLS & SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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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.PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt on file is from Nov 13, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt.

Has Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fish & Chicken on Roosevelt means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.