Whale Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Whale Fish and Chicken 42 times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Whale Fish and Chicken's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. 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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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR FRYERS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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78
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR FRYERS TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN COLD HOLD UNITS ACROSS FROM HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT-UP ICE ON WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2602656 ON 9/12/24. . OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ACTIVITY INCREASE TO 70 SMALL LIVE FLIES DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWINGS AREAS ON, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OFFICE ON TOP OF DESK, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP, ON DRIED KITCHENWARE, ON SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING AT THE BASE ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PREP AREA IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH ETC. MUST REMOVE BUILT UP ICE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 26, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER FILLING UP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUDDLED CHICKEN BLOOD THROUGHOUT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONGSIDE SIDE OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP, FOOD SPLATTER IN FRONT PREP NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOTED TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEED HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDS SLOW DRAINING AND WATER FILLING UP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH PUDDLED CHICKEN BLOOD THROUGHOUT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONGSIDE SIDE OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP, FOOD SPLATTER IN FRONT PREP NEAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOTED TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEED HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 and 3 DOOR COOLER BY THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AS WELL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
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Apr 7, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR, STAINS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS (SAFETY REASONS) CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AS WELL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALLETS USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN UNDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LANYING ON THE PREP COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FRIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE BIN OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 6, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN COVERED BY A MENU BOARD ON 8/2/18 AT 5:20PM. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER, REMOVE OR DEFACE THE SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION #38 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184640 ON 7/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESTAURANT AND LANDING ON EQUIPMENT, AND WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 16, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 50.9F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE RESTAURANT AND LANDING ON EQUIPMENT, AND WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEAN WITH REFUSE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020B.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED RACKS DIRTY WERE BULK STORAGE CONTATINERS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER ARE KEPT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Nov 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AREA AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Dec 8, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM SECTION OF FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT AMOUNT OF GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT: UNDER FRYERS, SINKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVES, CORNER AREAS AND WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST OBSERVED ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN AND PAINT GREASE RECEPTOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; HANG WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK.
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Oct 31, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
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Sep 26, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
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Sep 24, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING NOT ABLE TO TURN ON COLD WATER TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED CEILING OPEN ABOVE VENTILATION UNIT WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS AND EXPOSED INSULATION AND DRY WALL BROKEN AND RIDGED WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC.)MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER COOLERS,SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Apr 15, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILLET DOOR.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MEATS AND FISH IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OVERHEAD DRAIN RACK HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOM HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Aug 29, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE THREE DOOR FREEZED HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER INSIDE THE UNIT . CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTB AND THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR TOO.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 9, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE THREE DOOR FREEZED HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER INSIDE THE UNIT . CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTB AND THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR TOO.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALKIN COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN CEILING OF REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A NEW LIGHT SHIELD THE ONE NOW IS BROKEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS INSIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE LOOSE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN CEILING OF REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corners and along wallbase in storage area and outside storage shed not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in outside shed. Instructed to install light fixture. Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in outside shed. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Nov 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT & 6 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
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Sep 1, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 102.9F-104.6F STORED INSIDE OF 2- LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 20 LBS. $100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES WENT TO HAND SINK & WASHED HANDS WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON.INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICIES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD
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Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT STORE. REPLACE LIGHTS UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.
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Jun 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. VIOLATION STILLING PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
34
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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. VIOLATION STILLING PENDING
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT REAR PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whale Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whale Fish and Chicken on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 42 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whale Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Whale Fish and Chicken.
Has Whale Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whale Fish and Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whale Fish and 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.
How often is Whale Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whale Fish and Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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