Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2023
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Score
Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 3, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 3, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 21 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Oct 13, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 15LBS.COOKED POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 104.1F-110.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOOD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 15 LBS. $7.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 73.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES.HOT HOLDING UNIT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF.MANAGER TURNED ON UNIT AND NOW IS AT 156.8F AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500911 4/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE#49- OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND POP STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF SARAN WRAP ROLLS ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,ON FLOOR NEAR WRAPPING STATION, ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS,ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ACROSS FROM REAR PREP TABLE.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,GARBAGE CANS AND 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT VIP SECTION IN DINING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF GARBAGE CART,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,POTATO PEELER,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN MAIN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,NEAR ATM MACHINE,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PACKAGED SALADS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR COOKED TO ORDER STEAKS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(A, D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT DIAL BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL BEHIND TAGGED HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA,SEAFOOD AREA,DISH WASHING AREA (REAR).
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Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 69.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED BAKED POTATOES).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BAKED POTATOES RANGING FROM 88.9F-99.6F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.38LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BAKED POTATO,SHRIMP.FISH.OYSTER,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK IN REAR PREP AREA EATING A SANDWICH.MUST EAT FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT DIAL BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOCK SOILED(FRESH SEAFOOD AREA).MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN.LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRESH SEAFOOD AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL BEHIND TAGGED HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA,SEAFOOD AREA,DISH WASHING AREA (REAR).
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING IN RESTAURANT AT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOD PREP AREA.PIC INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PUT MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: iolation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRESH FISH PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,FRESH FISH PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS,LOOSE CEILING PANEL AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. RAW TALIPIA 57.2F. 20LBS. RAW SHELLED SHRIMP 46.4F-51.8F SITTING INSIDE OF PLASTIC BUSS PANS THAT WHERE LEFT OUT OVERNIGHT ON COUNTER.10LBS. PRE-COOKED WHOLE POTATOES 46.2F-52.3F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.36LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN A FOOD PREP AREA WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA INTO HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOPS.BAR AREA IS NOT IN USE/OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH AND SHRIMPS NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED BEING LEFT OUT OVER NIGHT ON COUNTER TOPS TO THAW.MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER AND REFRIGERATION ONLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND PREP TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRESH FISH PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,FRESH FISH PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS,LOOSE CEILING PANEL AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MACARONI SALAD, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKS IN THE WALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MIXING BOWL WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY METAL ROLLING CART IN FISH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER, UNDER THE GRILL, AND UNDER THE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COLESLAW DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE PRODUCTS/BOXES 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING PRACTICE.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NONE AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 30, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW BRICK SURFACES (WALLS, COLUMNS) THRU-OUT NEED TO BE SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP THRU-OUT. ALL FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS. PROVIDE 4 INCH COVING. UNFINISHED WALL SURFACES NOTED IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 13, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE TO ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES TO ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND WASHBOWL SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE RAW BRICK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOMS DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood on file is from Aug 3, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood.
Has Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood 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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