Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish

857 W 115Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 17, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish's record stops at Feb 17, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Feb 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK/POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Feb 10, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR SMALLER FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECCEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT WRAPPED OR INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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May 4, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish on file is from Feb 17, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish.

Has Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam Sylk's Chicken and Fish means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.