Golden Fish & Chicken

1474 W 115Th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Golden Fish & Chicken seven times, with records going back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Golden Fish & Chicken since Feb 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Golden Fish & Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN CELING PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP IN REAR HOT WTER ROOM.MUST DUMP WATER AND PROBERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.

Apr 11, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND WALL VENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA(GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).

Oct 2, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2015

Routine

4 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: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN.

Nov 5, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON DRY FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR,SHELVES OF FRONT AND REAR COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP WATER IN REAR.MUST REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER,CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE.

Apr 10, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING CLEAN APRON AND PREPARING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 23, 2013

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Fish & Chicken on file is from Feb 9, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Fish & Chicken.

Has Golden Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden 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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