Gerrys Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
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Score
Gerrys Fish & Chicken has been inspected 11 times since 2016. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Gerrys Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON A CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 5, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTER REAR DOOR AND WALLS AND CEILINGS OF ATTACHED REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Apr 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. 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 WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 27, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND SIDES, POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST POSSIBLE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT AND/OR DIARREAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Aug 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Aug 14, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE MIDDLE FRYER CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302-14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11(A) OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. THE LICENSE HOLDER SHALL DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE TO BE PRESENT AT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12(A) OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Nov 17, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLACK ROLLING CARTS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 4, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UTILITY ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gerrys Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gerrys Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gerrys Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Gerrys Fish & Chicken.
Has Gerrys Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gerrys Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gerrys 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.
How often is Gerrys Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gerrys Fish & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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