Go Fish Group

3022 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60612
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Go Fish Group, the earliest from 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 5, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 5, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Go Fish Group is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDWASHING SINK REACHING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94.4F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING IN DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR PICKUP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PARTITION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES OF WALLS AND FLOORS EXPOSING PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Mar 29, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST SUPPLY ADEQUATE HOT WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDWASHING SINK REACHING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 90.8F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING IN DUMPSTER OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR PICKUP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PARTITION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES OF WALLS AND FLOORS EXPOSING PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Sep 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND DOOR INTO PREP AREA AND LOBBY NEAR WINDOW,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK BASIN AND BUCKET.
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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,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAD SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE SOAP. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO GARBAGE CAN LIDS WIDE OPEN,TALL WEEDS AROUND DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE GREASE,TALL WEEDS AND TRASH FROM CONTAINER & AREA.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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 MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP,REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FRONT HAND SINK HAD A ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF FAUCET HANDLE AND REAR HAND SINK HAD A BOX INSIDE OF BASIN AND SINK STOPPERS AND CLEANER.MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM SINK BASINS AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO SELF CLOSE .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND DOOR INTO PREP AREA AND LOBBY NEAR WINDOW,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK BASIN AND BUCKET.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 MALE EMPLOYEES AND APPX. 6 CUSTOMERS IN RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP.DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER.
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Nov 13, 2020
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS ON THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING, TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Go Fish Group last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Go Fish Group on file is from Apr 5, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Go Fish Group?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Go Fish Group.

Has Go Fish Group's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Go Fish Group have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Go Fish Group means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.