Octopus Fish & Chicken

5058 S Halsted St Bldg C, Chicago, IL 60609

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Octopus Fish & Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Feb 3, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Octopus Fish & Chicken since Feb 3, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Octopus Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2012

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

Apr 8, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ON PREMISES.

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. NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER,MUST PROVIDE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE PROPERLY IN JANITOR CLOSET.

Mar 12, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2010

License

1 minor violation.

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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: 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. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. EXIT DOOR HAS A 1 INCH OPENING ALONG BOTTON OF DOOR AND A 2 INCH OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING ANY RODENT OR INSECT ENTRANCE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Octopus Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Octopus Fish & Chicken on file is from Feb 3, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Octopus Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Octopus Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Octopus Fish & 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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