Fish & Chicken Place

7055 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Fish & Chicken Place has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Fish & Chicken Place's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 27, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fish & Chicken Place on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2011

License

8 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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

* 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED.

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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, EXPOSED SINKS, 3-COMP SINK, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY COOLERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

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. SECURE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, ETC IN REAR PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fish & Chicken Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fish & Chicken Place on file is from Oct 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Fish & Chicken Place 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 Fish & Chicken Place 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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