Murray's Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2017
100
Score
Murray's Fish and Chicken appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 31, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Murray's Fish and Chicken's record stops at Aug 31, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Murray's Fish and Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 15, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON AND AROUND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND THE GROUND AROUND IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 162.9F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2017
Complaint
4 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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH POP CRATES NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FOLDING DOOR BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE CUSTOMER AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, POSSIBLE MICE DROPPINGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK OFF THE FLOOR 6" AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. NO POP OR MILK CRATES ALLOWED.
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Nov 10, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INVESTIGATION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Aug 8, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: IMPROPERLY THAWING BEEF IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER OF 100.F. MUST PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COOL RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT DISCARDED( 10LB VALUED AT $25)
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO FOUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR, AND 10 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(WHICH HAS A SHUTTER TO ENCLOSED THIS AREA IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA), AND 30 FOUND IN FRONT SECTION OF THE SAME STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR WHERE THE FLOOR TILE IS MISSING. OBSERVED AN OUTDOOR FLY CATCHING DEVICE ON UPPER SHELF IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR, MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE(S) TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN WINGS, ITALIAN BEEF GYRO BURGERS etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,GYROS ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Jul 14, 2016
Complaint
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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHROOM,INSIDE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES IN FOOD PREP/FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL LARGE OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM, AND REQUEST AN APPROVED FLY-CATCHING DEVICE(S) FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. OWNER HAS HIRED NEW EMPLOYEES SINCE LAST INSPECTION WHICH MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
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Apr 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
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Apr 22, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN POP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT WHICH WAS ALSO TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN TENDERS-50.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-50.6F, ITALIAN BEEF-48.5F, GROUND BEEF-48.9F,, CHOPPED STEAK-115F ALL FOODS ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (50LB VALUED AT $100) DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. REAR STORM DOOR(KEEPING THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN) NOT ADEQUATELY INSECT NOR RODENT-PROOFED. REAR STORM DOOR HAS GAPS GREATER THAN 1 INCH ALONG THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM CORNERS AND NO MESH SCREEN ON STORM DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS FROM ENTERING. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON THE LID OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THIS RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR, AND THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATD PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MASSIVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN MASSIVE DEBRIS(DIRT,& DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN SHUTTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON IT AT DOORWAY TO SMALL STORAGE AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
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Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY (HARJEET SINGH) HAS A SERVE SAFE CERTIFICATE VERIFYING HE TOOK THE CLASS AND PASSED THAT EXAM MARCH 20, 2015; INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE OBTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 24, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK, #33 MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS GREASE AND DEBRIS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS GREASE AND DEBRIS, #35 WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA, #42 MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEED CLEANING ON THE INSIDE TO REMOVE INSECTS INCLUDING SHIELD INSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY OF ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Oct 23, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- SURFACE UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYER, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SLIDING DOOR OF CLOSET IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF SAUCES. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTH HAVE DRIPPY FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS.
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Apr 18, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYER, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND IN CLOSET IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOM.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SLIDING DOOR OF CLOSET IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF SAUCES. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PLASTER SMALL HOLES IN WALL OF WASHROOM WHERE TOILET PAPER HOLDER WAS REMOVED. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOXES AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. SINK MUST BE FREE OF ITEMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS HAVE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISPOSE OF STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED. BUCKET OBSERVED WITH WASTE WATER IN WASHROOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG WITH MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY; ADVISED TO CLEAN MOPHEADS AS NEEDED.
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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May 12, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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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.
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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.GRILL TABLE ,FRYERS,MICROWAVE,REACH IN FREEZER,GREASE FROM EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
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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.
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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.CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ONWALLS IN PREP AND LOBBY AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Murray's Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Murray's Fish and Chicken on file is from Aug 31, 2017. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Murray's Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Murray's Fish and Chicken.
Has Murray's Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murray's Fish and Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Murray's Fish and 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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