Old Town Fish Bar

1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

Old Town Fish Bar has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. On Aug 29, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Old Town Fish Bar since Aug 29, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2023
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOM AND HANDSINK NEAR BAR/PREP. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OPEN BAR SEATING DOES NOT HAVE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS TO BAR PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SOME TYPE OF BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE-ARTICLES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PUDDLE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old Town Fish Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old Town Fish Bar on file is from Aug 29, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Old Town Fish Bar?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old Town Fish Bar.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Old Town Fish Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.