Fish N Go

4749 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Fish N Go stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Fish N Go is from Sep 22, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six 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.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH BOWL CABINET AND CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN BY STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-20-2014,REPORT#1424624 #32- PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. #33- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD. #34- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ROD OUT SAID FLOOR DRAIN. #40- NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-23-15 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PLASTIC SPATULAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED FRONT CABINETS.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/ROD OUT SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLER SERVICE UTENSTILS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS HANDLE UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THE INTERIOR REACH-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL BOWL IN THE BREAD CRUMB BOX USED AS SCOOP. USE AN APPROPRIATE HANDLED SCOOP WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint by prep table shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents (ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in front prep area by ice machine, and rear door frame in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jul 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, hot water room closet not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields not clean need detailed in kitchen prep areas.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Nov 24, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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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 FINISH TO SEAL THE RAW WOODS BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER.
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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. NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fish N Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fish N Go on file is from Sep 22, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fish N Go?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fish N Go.

Has Fish N Go's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fish N Go have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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