Fish Unlimited
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Fish Unlimited, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Fish Unlimited's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 31, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGE. REPAIR SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AND AT TOP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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May 13, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST/REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD FILTERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER AREA AT CEILING MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PARTIALLY-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS -80.2F, PARTIALLY COOKED STEAK BURGERS -78.3F BOTH SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(USED AND UNUSED), INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (USED AND UNUSED), FAN GUARDS & CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR BASE IN UNUSED STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: UPON ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA OBSERVED A PERSON SMOKING A CIGAR(OPENED THE DOOR). NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-32-015.
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Mar 29, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH PAINTING RAW WOOD DOORS IN REAR, CEILING(S) IN FRONT FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO FINISH REPLACING STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 22, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.5F, UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES /- 2 DEGREES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT LINKS- 50.3F, STEAK BURGERS, 53.1F, AND POLISHES-46.7F ALL IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND HOT LINKS-98.3F-103.1F ON STEAM TABLE- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 DEGRREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). 80LB VALUED AT $125.00.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-4-11 FROM REPORT# 606357 NOT CORRECTED: -32- PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. -33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT-34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35-CLEAN AND /OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.-36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 4, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND /OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.
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Jul 26, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FOUND HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP. RECORDED AT 44F- UNIT MUST BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW /2 DEGREES - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). THERMOSTAT WAS ADJUSTED LOWER; HOWEVER, UNIT STILL NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, MUST CALL A REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN(LICENSED) AND IT PROPERLY SERVICED. CANNOT USE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH.MUST USE WALK-IN FREEZER UNTIL WALK-IN HAS BEEN REPAIRED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: STEAK BURGERS-104.3F, SLABS OF RIBS-102.3F-110.1F, COOKED HOT LINKS-66.7F(IN WALK-IN COOLER)-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED AT 40F OR BELOW IN REFRIGERATION OR MUST BE HELD IN HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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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: MICE DROPPINGS(25) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE CHARCOAL IS STORED, MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ENTIRE ROOM, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-0020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND /OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL OPEN SPICES WITH LIDS AND LABEL.
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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. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNCLEAN UNUSED COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, THRU-OUT PREMISES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BUILD-UP, DEBRIS, ALSO INTERIOR OF WIC.
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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 INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST CLEAN AND WRAP UNUSED DEEP FRYERS IN REAR AREA OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA INCLUDING REAR STORE ROOM, ORGANIZE AREA REMOVE CLUTTER, ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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Aug 24, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-6 SLABS OF COOKED RIBS IN WIC MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPETURES OF 50F-51F,TEMPETUER ABUSE. OTHER FOODS IN COOL MAINTAINING 40F. FOOD NOT LABLED/DATED,NO TEMPETURE LOGS PROVIDED. EMPLOYEE STATED COOKED LAST NIGHT. MUST PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING.RIBS WAS DISPOSE OF BY EMPLOYEE. APPROX COST $80.00. CDI-CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL OPEN SPICES WITH LIDS AND LABEL.
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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. OBSEVED SEVERAL UNCLEAN UNUSED COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, THR-OUT PREMISES,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BUILD-UP,DEBRIS. ALSO INTERIOR OF WIC.
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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 INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST CLEAN AND WRAP UN USED DEEP FRYERS IN REAR AREA OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA INCLUDING REAR STORE ROOM,ORGANIZE AREA REMOVE CLUTTER, ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish Unlimited last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish Unlimited on file is from Oct 31, 2013. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish Unlimited?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fish Unlimited.
Has Fish Unlimited's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fish Unlimited have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fish Unlimited 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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