Hook Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2016
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hook Fish and Chicken stretching back to 2010. Hook Fish and Chicken was last inspected on Jul 14, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Hook Fish and Chicken's record stops at Jul 14, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Hook Fish and Chicken's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF DEAD WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. ALSO NOTED CRAWLING ANTS IN SAME AREA AT BOTH EXTERIOR CORNERS OF SAME WALK-IN COOLER. EIGHT LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS ISSUED.VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBGE OVERFLOWING PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLED OVER TOP,LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECCASSARY ARTICLES AT REAR BY BACK DOOR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN FLITERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES CLEAN DUSTY VENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
13 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DID FIND 3 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT WINDOW, AND BORIC ACID INCORRECTLY APPLIED BY MANAGER (CAKED ON WALLS AND BEHIND FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO HAVE PEAT CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.NEED TO REMOVE BORIC ACID FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM WINDOW AND REMOVE ALL THE DIFFERENT DEAD BEETLES AS WELL AS THE LIVE ANTS.ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO PUT HIS OWN PEST CONTROL DOWN WHEN HE HAS A COMPANY TO SERVICE HIM.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE EXTRA MANAGERS, 1 FOR EVERY SHIFT MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN HANDSINK RESTROOM WASHBOWL FROM REPORT#531636 DATE 11/7/11 INSP.377.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DEEPFRYERS FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE DOOR RUBBER MOLDING FRONT PREP TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD,N FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND INSIDE FRYER DOORS, CLEAN REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT REAR STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT REAR EXIT AREA FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE MISSING NEED TO REPLACE FROM REPORT 531636 DATE 11/7/11
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING, HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, RESTROOM HAND SINK NOZZEL LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Mar 2, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK/RESTROOM WASHBOWL NOT CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DEEPFRYER AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT REAR EXIT AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN DOORHANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 29, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED.(GRILL, TABLE,ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 19, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish and Chicken on file is from Jul 14, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish and Chicken.
Has Hook Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hook Fish and Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hook Fish and 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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