Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024
41
Score
Public records show four inspections at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe stretching back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 26 violations to closer to 18 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe's latest score of 41 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2024
Reinspection
18 minor violations.
View 18 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PRIVATE ROOM FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: -304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 : MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON SMALL AND LARGE CHEST FREEZERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR MATS
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE/MOPSINK AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR LOCKERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
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41
Dec 2, 2024
Reinspection
5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
5
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN ,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607879 11/21/24 #48-4-302.14 :STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PRIVATE ROOM FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: -304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON SMALL AND LARGE CHEST FREEZERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 : MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE/MOPSINK AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR LOCKERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET, ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR MATS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 28 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS WITH RUNNING WATER AND A TOWEL AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND STORING ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE SOAP DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP/DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM .MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN DISCLOSURE ON 4- 12 OZ CONTAINERS OF TAFFY APPLE SALAD ON PREPACKAGED FOOD FOR SALE FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.APPX.3LBS. $20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS, ON & UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN REAR AREA,SHELVING UNIT IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PRIVATE ROOM FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON SMALL AND LARGE CHEST FREEZERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE/MOPSINK AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR LOCKERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET, ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR MATS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
14
Sep 10, 2020
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING INSIDE OF 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe.
Has Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe have averaged around 18 violations per visit, down from roughly 26 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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