Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2010
70
Score
Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. On Jul 9, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 9, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2010
Reinspection
7 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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#277030 # 18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 50 ON WALLS,CEILINGS,PRODUCT ON SHELVING UNITS.IN MY PRESENT THE OWNER CONTACTED 2 PEST CONTROL COMPANYS STATES THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO SERVICE PREMISES AT THIS TIME ,THEY CAN COME ON MONDAY.DURING INSPECTION MANAGER STARTED KILLING FRUIT FLIES.HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.
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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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYING, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILE, WHERE NEEDED.REPAIR WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE MISSING WALLBASES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES
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Jul 1, 2010
Routine
6 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. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYING, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILE, WHERE NEEDED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER
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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 ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES
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Jan 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
8 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.Found evidence of appx 25 or more live fruit flies on premises.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/6/10.
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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.Must store:Multiuse utensils properly.
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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 replace:worn cutting board.
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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.Must clean:ventilation vents,unused equipment,deep fryers,reach in freezer,pipes,window sills,door jams on coolers,entire toilet room.
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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.Must clean:Floors along wallbases throughout.
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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.Must clean:Walls throughout.Must replace:Damaged rear door sweep,missing wall tiles in lobby,stained ceiling tiles throughout,missing door lock on front door,damaged walls where needed.
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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.Must provide:dipping well for hand dipped ice cream.
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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.Must provide:thermometers for all cold holding units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison on file is from Jul 9, 2010. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison.
Has Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hook Fish & Chicken on Madison means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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