Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island was last inspected on Feb 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOP AT THE HOT HOLDING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE PEELING AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED TO THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PAINT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE WALL IN THE FRONT BY THE DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 22, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW), USING REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER VENTS. MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANLDER BLEW INTO A GLOVE WITH THEIR MOUTH AND THEN PUT THE GLOVE ON TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD (SEAFOOD BOIL); WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND REFRAIN FROM BLOWING INTO GLOVES BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON. FOOD HANDLER WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (KRAB LEGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: ON THE SHEET TRAY WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A BOX STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAR, BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF CUT POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SEAFOOD IN UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TAPE AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, LOBSTER AND COOKED VEGETABLES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MANUALLY INSTALLED IN FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO INSTALL DEVICES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTE FILTERS ON PREMISES IN STAFF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALSO INFORMED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AREAS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE TO NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
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Oct 13, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH VERY DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FAN VENTS FROM BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, FOUND RAW SHRIMP (COOKED SHRIMP), RAW FISH, CLAMS, PICO CRAWFISH, COOKED VEGETABLES, READING BETWEEN 51 AND 54.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO DISGARD ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $921.00 AND 81 LBS DISGARDED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND AT 0F OR BELOW. SEE COMMENTS BELOW TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 54.5 UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH,SEAFOOD) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH AND SEAFOOD(LOBSTER) INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER THAWING BY REFRIGERATION AT 41(F) OR LOWER OR UNDER CONSTANT COLD RUNNING POTABLE WATER 40(F) OR LOWER AS A MEANS OF SLOWING THE GROWTH OF HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHES SHOULD REMAIN IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT BEING USED AND WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY TWO HOURS OR WHEN WATER IS VISIBLY DIRTY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INFORMED/INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW WOOD SHOULD BE EITHER PAINTED OR STAINED FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVE UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING VENTILATION COVERINGS IN FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA, OBSERVED DUST AND OIL BUILD UP UNDER THE HOOD VENTIATION SYSTEM OVER STEAMERS AND OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS SHOULD OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jul 22, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CRAB LEGS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS DURING INSPECTION. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SIX FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 15, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED GRAB & GO PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESECAKE, BANANA PUDDING, TAFFY GRAPES ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 8, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW FISH FILET 46.4F, RAW SALMON 46F, AND LOBSTER AT 48F. MANAGER WAS INFORMED AND IMMEDIATELY AND DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED REMOVING GARBAGE BAG OF CONTAMINATED FOOD FROM DUMPSTER AND PLACING BACK INSIDE FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED TO DENATURE ALL FOOD INSIDE GARBAGE BAG WITH BLEACH TO AVOID FACILITY FROM REUSING FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER. NO WATER IS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HOT/COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESECAKE, BANANA PUDDING, TAFFY GRAPES ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP HANDSINKS NOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK DRY SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED LINENS STORED INSIDE BUCKET LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED STORING SEASONINGS; MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR IN THAT CORNER AREA. OBSERVED SIX LIVE GNATS ON THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK, IN THE FRONT AREA ON THE WALL BY THE SEASONINGS AND IN THE WASHROOM ON THE WALL; MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED A TWO INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PREVIOUS SERVICE WAS MARCH 15, 2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JANUARY 29, 2016. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE OR REPAIR FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP; MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERSS FOR THREE COMP SINK. THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SINK; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK PIPE.
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Jan 29, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVING RACKS ON SITE AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 28, 2016
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES.
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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: MUST REPAIR THE OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED OPENING IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT,BIRD AND INSECT ENTRY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOTED BROKEN LIDS. MUST REPIAR LIDS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVING RACKS ON SITE AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island.
Has Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seafood Market /Restaurant — Fishermans Island is inspected around two times per year on average.
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