Fishermans Island
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2020, Fishermans Island has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fishermans Island's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REFRIGERATION/WALK-IN UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED EQUIPMEN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE SIDE AREA OF ONE STEAMER IS MISSING THE SIDE PANELING; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH. (STATED THAT MACHINE PARTS WERE CLEANED AND PANEL NOT REPLACED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TANK IS COLD TO THE TOUCH AND ALL FAUCETS ARE ONLY PUTTING OUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WATER SITUATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED PLUMBER ARRIVED AT PREMISES. ELECTRIC ELEMENT OF WATER TANK WAS NOT CONNECTED. WATER BECAME HOT 110 DEGREES BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA UNDER STORAGE UNIT, 10-15 DROPPINGS BEHIND WATER HEATER AND 5-7 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROMJULY 18, 2022 REPORT #2560901 #43 OBSERVED DIRTY IN USE UTENSILS LAYING ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE WHILE NOT IN USE. #47 INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE CARDBOARD TO LINE STORAGE SHELVING OF RACK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. #53 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FIXTURE, WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. #55 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK. NO SOAP IN WASHROOM, OR AT 2 HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. MANAGER WENT TO GET SOAP FOR ALL SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOALTION #60
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NONSNAITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY IN USE UTENSILS LAYING ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE WHILE NOT IN USE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE CARDBOARD TO LINE STORAGE SHELVING OF RACK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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82
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (#57). ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS, OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE TOASTED STORED AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE CARDBOARD ON MOVING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE AND REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY IN USE UTENSILS LAYING ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE WHILE NOT IN USE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE CARDBOARD TO LINE STORAGE SHELVING OF RACK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FIXTURE, WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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May 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (#57). ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE STEAMER ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN DRIP PAN IN UNIT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR.
52
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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82
Nov 18, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fishermans Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fishermans Island on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fishermans Island?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fishermans Island.
Has Fishermans Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fishermans Island have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fishermans Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fishermans Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fishermans Island is inspected around two times per year on average.
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