Golden Fish + Chicken

229 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Golden Fish + Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2016. 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 Aug 15, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food handler requirements met”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/SHOW PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKING THE ONLINE COURSE PER IDPH REQUIREMENTS.

Aug 8, 2016

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, THICK GREASE BUILD UP WITH LEAVES AND DIRT STUCK ON IT. ALSO, EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AND THE DUMPSTER LID IS OPENED WITH GARBAGE PERTRUDING FROM THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARING/SERVING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575396 DATED 09/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER. MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/GYROS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE ALL THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/SHOW PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKING THE ONLINE COURSE PER IDPH REQUIREMENTS.

Sep 11, 2015

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Fish + Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Fish + Chicken on file is from Aug 15, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Fish + Chicken.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Fish + Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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