Hook Fish & Chicken

8306 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hook Fish & Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Hook Fish & Chicken since Jan 5, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Hook Fish & Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2011

Tag Removal

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: STILL NEED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET IN THE TWO FRONT COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Dec 22, 2010

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED-VIOLATION 16-PREMISES HAS NOT REPLACE MISSING GLASS DOOR/SHIELD AT COOKING LINE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT COUNTER TO PROTECT FOOD FRIM PUBLIC,INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. PREMISES MUST NOT USE GRILL UNTIL GLASS IS REPLACED AT COUNTER. GRILL WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH.BEFORE USING.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. NOT CORRECTED.

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. MUST STILL REPAIR / REPLACE WORN GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Dec 9, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. MUST REPLACE MISSING GLSSS DOOR/SHIELD AT COOKING LINE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS,AT COUNTER, TO PROTECT FOOD FROM PUBLIC,INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

Apr 21, 2010

Routine

7 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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON FRONT 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SLICER IN REAP PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE IN FRONT REACH IN FREEZER BY 1-COMP. SINK.

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. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

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. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING TILED AND RUBBER WALLBASES IN TOILET ROOMS, BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND VENTILKATION HOOD.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED A CHILD IN THE PREP AREA NO CHILDRENS OR UNNECESSARY PERSONS ALLOWED IN THE PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hook Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 5, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish & Chicken.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hook 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 Hook 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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