Whale Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2022
90
Score
Across the available record, Whale Fish & Chicken has 27 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Whale Fish & Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 5, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Whale Fish & Chicken's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED, THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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90
Apr 21, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL HOSE THAT LEADS TO THE DEEP FRYERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOSE SEALED AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARB BOARD LINING THE METAL SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE FLOUR CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE PROPER LINING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. IN THE FRONT UNDER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR AND REMAINING PARTS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER AND TOOLS STORED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/26/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER AT FRYING AREA. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BICYCLE, LADDERS AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
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Sep 10, 2020
License
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIP FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OPEN RAW FISH CONTAINER STORED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOODS UNDER SINKS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WASH CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER TOP WITH FLIES HOVERING OVER IT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE ON PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ** PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT DEEP FREEZER DOOR/LID IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLER NEED CLEANING AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, THE SHELVING THAT THEIR STORE ON. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZIE ALL BATHROOM FIXTURES AND TOILET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND DEBRIS AT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE SAUCE SPLATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT THE REAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND/OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 24, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO 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 AND CEILING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Sep 21, 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 MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012
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Aug 8, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE TOP SLIDING DOORS OF CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Mar 10, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE TOP SLIDING DOORS OF CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING INSIDE THE FRONT OFFICE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF STOVE AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD COVER FOR ONE BULB
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Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES AND BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN. (TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND REAR OF PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BULBS) MUST REMOVE.
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Sep 26, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND OVERHEAD BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
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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,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DRIP PANS UNDER COOLERS,ROLLING CART,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOWS AND WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 19, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,ON A BAG OF ROTTEN ONIONS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF.ALSO FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AND OVERHEAD BRACKETTES OF SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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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,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DRIP PANS UNDER COOLERS,ROLLING CART,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,WINDOWS AND WINDOW SILLS,ALL GLASS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS .MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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May 31, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOPS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS ARE THICK ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNITS MUST DFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Dec 31, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside 2 door cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Aug 15, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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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. NOTED STAINED AND WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES, REPLACE SAME. NOTED GASKETS ON FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT STORE, INCLUDING ALL FREEZERS.
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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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL HOLED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT AND WALLS IN REAR OF STORE, REMOVING FOOD STAINS AND DUST. PAINT WHERE NEEDED A LIGHT COLOR AND MAKING WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, HEAVY WITH DUST.
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May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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 CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL SURFACE AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES
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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 CLEAN AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK REAR AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whale Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whale Fish & Chicken on file is from Aug 5, 2022. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whale Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Whale Fish & Chicken.
Has Whale Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whale Fish & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whale 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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