The Anchor Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2025, The Anchor Fish & Chicken has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
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Jun 26, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON SITE IN NEW BUSINESS NAME; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF STORAGE UNDER SHELVES ON FLOOR, IN CORNER AREAS AND ON TOP OF SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN IN USE. PIPE NOT CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AND CRATES IN THE DISPOSAL AREA ON THE GROUND; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES CAUSING CLUTTER; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE VENTED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Anchor Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Anchor Fish & Chicken on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Anchor Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Anchor Fish & Chicken.
Has The Anchor Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Anchor Fish & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Anchor 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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