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Market Fish II

242 E 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Market Fish II has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 12, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), BASES OF COOLERS (DEAD ROACHES, DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WASHROOM WALL BEHIND TOILET AND LOWER WALL BEHIND WATER HEATER.
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Jan 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT# 1154455 ON 7-13-12. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. REMOVE GLUE AND REPAIR/WELD LEFT SEAM OF FRONT 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP, LOBBY AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS. REMOVE GLUE AND REPAIR/WELD LEFT SEAM OF FRONT 3-COMP SINK.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD VENT FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES/CHECK VALVE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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90
Oct 12, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN BLACK DEBRIS FROM DEEP FRYER,AND HOOD.
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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. OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING DUE TO FIRE,MUST REPAIR BEFORE COOKING. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER 3- COMP SINK AT COUNTER.
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90
Jan 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES (2LARGE,1 BABY). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL ALL CRACK AND CREVIES. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SEVICED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Fish II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Fish II on file is from Apr 12, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Fish II?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Market Fish II.

Has Market Fish II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Market Fish II have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Market Fish II 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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