Whale Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2021
70
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Whale Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2013. On Oct 18, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 18, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 28 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Whale Fish & Chicken's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
70
Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 150.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
55
Aug 2, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN WALLS BETWEEN OFFICE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
74
Jul 26, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND FILLED WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WATER HEATER AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
41
Apr 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
55
61
Apr 20, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR BREAD RACK,CHEST FREEZER,UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEXT TO SAFE,HOT WATER TANK,WOOD TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID AND DRIPPING ALONG SIDES AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR (NORTH/EAST).MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
55
47
Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND LOBBY.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
57
67
Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.30LBS. GYROS ON SPIT AT ROTESSERIE AT 55.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS).30LBS.$75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
21
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.9F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS.$65.(COS)(PRIORITY )(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
22
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,STEAK,GYROS,ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00 P.M. WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SLUSHIE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE PREP AREA NEAR ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SLUSHIE PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SMALL CHEST FREEZER,BEHIND BREAD RACK,NEXT TO FURNACE,UNDER GLASS & 3- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER,ALL FRYER CABINETS AND MEAT SLICER ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR IN CORNER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AROUND BASE OF TOILET.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
57
26
Jun 6, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESS INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOR A CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATTION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THERE IS A HOLE IN THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL. -BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. -THE STORAGE RACKS AND RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. -KNIFE RACK -LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN/REACH IN COOLERS -LARGE GARBAGE CANS USED TO STORE BULK INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE THE THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMILATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. -FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS IN THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT.
55
58
Mar 23, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS TO THE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES IN STORAGE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IS PRESENT. REPAIR LARGE SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN POP STORAGE AREA WHICH MUST BE LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM SETTLING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN BASEBOARD NEAR BBQ STORGE RACK AND REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE IN SAME AREA.
35
82
Apr 21, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASY CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
36
82
Feb 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 80LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 50.8F-51.1F SITTING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
86
Jul 10, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(IE COOKING FISH,CHICKEN,TACOS)ETC .SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BLACKCART IN REAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
41
90
Oct 3, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TABLE IN STORAGE AREA.
33
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whale Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whale Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 18, 2021. The public record contains 14 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 28 times, more than any other issue at Whale Fish & Chicken.
Has Whale Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whale Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whale Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
Nearby Restaurants