Nyfc Seafood & Grill

1137 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nyfc Seafood & Grill four times, with records going back to 2019. Nyfc Seafood & Grill was last inspected on Feb 1, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Nyfc Seafood & Grill dates to Feb 1, 2021.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nyfc Seafood & Grill trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Feb 1, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WASH ROOM FIXTURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jan 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON NEW BREAKFAST MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED A PERSONAL FAN CONNECTED TO MOTOR OF COMPRESSOR USED FOR COOLING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL THE PROPER DESIGNED COOLING FAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN ATTACHED TO COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET ROOM.HOLE IN FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN LOBBY NEAR EXIT DOOR.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR EXIT DOOR IN LOBBY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMEN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA .BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LIDS BROKEN ON DUMPSTER AND TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS .SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON NEW BREAKFAST MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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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)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED A PERSONAL FAN CONNECTED TO MOTOR OF COMPRESSOR USED FOR COOLING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL THE PROPER DESIGNED COOLING FAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN ATTACHED TO COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET ROOM.HOLE IN FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN LOBBY NEAR EXIT DOOR.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR EXIT DOOR IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA .BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 18, 2019
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nyfc Seafood & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nyfc Seafood & Grill on file is from Feb 1, 2021. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nyfc Seafood & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Nyfc Seafood & Grill.

Has Nyfc Seafood & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nyfc Seafood & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nyfc Seafood & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.