The Fishguy Market

4423 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The Fishguy Market appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Fishguy Market is comfortably above that bar. 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
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE STORED IN SAME GARAGE WITH VEHICLE. FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING POTS, PANS, SPICES MUST BE STORED PROTECTED PROTECTED FROM SOUCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES FROM INSPECTION REPORT #: 2562258 DATED 08/17/2022 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #47 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING AND VENT COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Jan 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. (NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. (NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 4, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CREAM SAUCE AND SMOKED SALMON DIP STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (6 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (FROZEN: 6 DAYS FROM THAWING). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK (INCLUDING HAND SINK INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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50
Jan 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN SEAMS (INFRONT COOKING AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OR NOTED PREMISES IS USING 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT (HAND SINK) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and date and maintain all prepared packaged food with a date, name of item and ingredients, and where it was produced.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed place settings at tables unwrapped and open. Instructed facility to wrap to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor of the dry storage area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in freezer and cooler fanguards to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY (GIVEN) AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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90
Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236173 DATED ON 01/30/14 REMAINS-#32 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, #38 REAR PREP AREA LEFT HAND SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT HAND SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON REAR PREP AREA FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA LEFT HAND SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (AROUND DOOR) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT/PREP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Doors, and countertop in state of disrepair had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear prep areas, under heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind exposed hand sink had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields/bulbs in walk in cooler, storage closet shall be provided. Light shields need cleaning in prep areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas need cleaning, missing vent guard of cooler in prep area shall be provided.
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Nov 29, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: #33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: #37 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #163347,DATED 10/6/09.#34-FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING STOVE,UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED).#36- LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE FROZEN AND FISH/SEAFOODS COOLER HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RE CAULK THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. (SINK WAS LOOSE)AND MAINTAIN. DOOR OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE FISH/SEAFOOD COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ATTACHED PREP TABLE BY THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FROZEN SECTION DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, END OF BOTH PREP TABLE WORN OUT AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE FISH/SEAFOOD COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER IN THE FISH/SEAFOOD SECTION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE FROZEN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fishguy Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fishguy Market on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fishguy Market?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Fishguy Market.

Has The Fishguy Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Fishguy Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fishguy Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Fishguy Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fishguy Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.