Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
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Score
Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market has been inspected 15 times since 2019. On Jan 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 23, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED FISH IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 111.1F-113.4F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE SINKS (HANDWASHING SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS,WASHROOMS,UTILITY MOP SINK)WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 63.F-71.7F THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OBSERVED WATER HEATER WAS TURNED-OFF;MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SUSHI PREP LINE HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS.STORING A BUCKET OF NOODLES INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH CLUTTERED ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS STORED AT CORNER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER COMPARTMENTS,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE SAUCES, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 30, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND NEAR WATER HEATER; OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON MAIN SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE WORKING FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARCASSES FROM FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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Dec 21, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.FOOD HANDLER WORE HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER. SHRIMP SHUMAI AT 74.5F, TAKOYAKI AT 75.8F, CRAB RANGOON AT 74.7F, VEGGIE SPRING ROLL AT 76.2F, BEEF GYOZA AT 75.2F AND VEGETABLE GYOZA AT 75.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 35.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. NOTED BUCKET OF NOODLES IN THE SINK AND A TOASTER OVEN BLOCKING THE SAME HANDSINK. UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUCKET AND REMOVE THE TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REMOVE BUCKET AND TOASTER OVEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Jul 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SUSHI AT 45-48F INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM WATER DAMAGED AND IS DISREPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE RETAIL PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING IN MULTIPLE PLACES FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE CEILING TILES ONTO THE FLOOR AND INTO PLASTIC BUCKETS DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO COOK OR PREPARE FOOD ALONG THE COOK'S LINE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD UNTIL THE FACILITY HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED 2 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA BOTH NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER WAS BLOCKED WITH A METAL STORAGE RACK AND A TOASTER OVEN ON TOP OF THE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH A TABLE AND CHAIRS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE SAUCES, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Jan 28, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET THAT IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE SAUCES, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED FISH, GRILLED EEL , RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORK AROUND UNPROTECTED FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN USE SO HANDLE DOESN'T TOUCH FOOD BECAUSE POSSIBILITY OF CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND NEWSPAPERS USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND PAPERS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AND UNISEX BATHROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS IN FOUR SINGLE LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA
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Jun 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT=PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTOOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND NEW LARGE DISPLAY COOLER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA STILL WRAPPED/BOXED, NOT TURNED ON .MUST BE ON AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND AROUND OF LID.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED/HARBORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT=PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTOOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OF COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING TO MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market.
Has Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lawrene Fish Market — Lawrence Fish Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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