Flame's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2019
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Score
Flame's Fish & Chicken has been inspected four times since 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 25, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Flame's Fish & Chicken's record stops at Oct 25, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Flame's Fish & Chicken is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR DOORS IF COOLERS, SHELVES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME
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Oct 11, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINNG IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST NOT USED COOLER IS REPAIRED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) NFOODS INSODE OF PREP COOLER. APPROC 3-LBS OF TURKEY AT 49.0F AND 3-LBS OF TURKEY HAM AT 49.F, 6-LBS OF PERCH FISH AT 51.F, 4-LBS OF LARGE SHRIMP AT 53.F,5-LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 54.F,25-LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 200.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. PIC RECIEPT FOR RECIPROCITY DATED 3-25-2019, EXPIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 48 LIVE SMALL FLIES,3 LARGE FLIES IN PREP AROUND GREASE TRAP, INSIDE REAR HANDSINK AND ON WASHROOM WALLS. RECOMMENED CONTACT PEST CONTROL TREAMENT. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR DOORS IF COOLERS, SHELVES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Mar 29, 2019
License
5 major violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SERVED HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flame's Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flame's Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 25, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flame's Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flame's Fish & Chicken.
Has Flame's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flame's Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flame's Fish & Chicken 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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