Fish Corner

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all required employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomit/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Observed during the inspection raw unpackaged fish that was freshly scaled and bloody being stored inside a box freezer, unwrapped or sealed stored directly on top of prepackaged frozen foods. Instructed to properly store raw fish with packaged foods.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: No chlorine or quaternary chemicals on site to sanitize raw meat cutting equipment, utensils or food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store to purchase bleach during the inspection. Reviewed must have on site at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pre packaged "bitter nut" in plastic bags, packaged on site not properly labeled with the product name, business name and address or if any allergen warning. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 50 to 75 mice droppings throughout along baseboards in the following areas. Throughout the washroom, along baseboards at the grocery side windows, under grocery shelving, under meat prep table, behind the grease trap, on some shelving in the dry food grocery area. Must remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: No current pest control service report on the premises. Last pest service report dated 8-22-24 with pest activity noted. Instructed to have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment for all pests including mice. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee cutting raw meats and scaling raw fish wearing outdoor clothing. No apron, no uniform with personal clothing touching the fish and meat. Instructed to provide clean work clothing.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the hallway closet and the walk-in cooler and freezer must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic shopping bags as food containers inside coolers and freezers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Floor must remain accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on site to monitor sanitization levels at the three compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the exterior of the glass door box freezer repaired with cardboard. Several box freezers lids with cracked and damaged plastic repaired with tape and some with exposed insulation. Must provide exterior/interior coolers and freezers with smooth cleanable material. Instructed to replace all.-----raw wooden shelving of prep tables in the meat prep area with chipping/peeling paint. Must remove all chipping paint and reseal to be smooth and cleanable.----noted raw wood being used to prop up the utility service sink. Must use a smooth cleanable material.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Large holes in grease trap at the three compartment sink with excessive rust must replace grease trap.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop heads being stored inside the utility service sink. Instructed soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the service sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cracked/missing baseboard tile at the tabletop meat cutter and missing/damaged floor tiles throughout the grocery area and under the food prep table. Must replace all.----noted a large hole in the ceiling of the washroom. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable.----raw wooden walls at the prep table in the meat prep area with chipping/peeling paint. Must remove all chipping paint and reseal to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing light shields above the meat cutting prep table. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on the premises or such a person on site during the initial inspection while raw meat was being cut and raw fish being scaled. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival approximately 40 minutes later with a certificate. Reviewed a certified food manager must be on site at all time when foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificate for employee on site. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Nov 26, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no metal stem thermometer. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at utility sink. Must provide where it can be serviced and located.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Nov 9, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Provide containers under fresh hanged goat inside the walk-in cooler,so blood drips in it not on floor. Raw wood replace windows due to car accident,keep wood free of grimes,until glass is replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Remove food debris from meat slicer,clean, sanitize and maintain unit

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor metal sheets broken rusty,bended,and rough surface inside the walk-in cooler and freezers not cleanable. Replace surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material and surface. Dry blood and grimes inside the walk-in cooler under hanged goat must be cleaned and sanitized. Remove excess ice build-up on floor inside the walk-in freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Blood splattered on wall inside the walk-in cooler must be cleananed and maintained

4. Aug 29, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Defrost all deep freezers, excessive ice accumulation, maintain all.

5. Aug 22, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods, fish, goat and chicken are being prepared and sold. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION 1506758, DATED 10/21/2015 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION INCLUDE #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed tape being used to hold deep freezers together and meat slicer together. Cutting board with deep black grooves. Drain rack above the 3-comp sink has rust. Defrost all deep freezers, excessive ice accumulation. Instructed to discontinue use of tape on equipment. Replace cutting board. Repair drain rack so surface is smooth and easily cleanable and defrost freezers and maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; walk in cooler & freezer; toilet room, and floor corners throughout. Also, broken floor tiles in front of the walk in freezer & cooler. Instructed to clean, repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in lower north west wall by the meat slicer. Also, mop sink is held up by a piece of plywood. Instructed to repair hole, sink and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Missing lights in rear storage area. Instructed to install working light and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being store improperly on the grease trap. Instructed to store soiled linens on sanitizer water when not in use and maintain.

6. Oct 21, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving in display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

7. Nov 12, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not clean at soap section.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind reach in coolers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Found light fixture not cleaned throughout store.

8. May 14, 2013 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken screen on rear screen door,and missing screens at fan above the rear door,instructed to repair/replace said screens.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken inside door panel of white chest freezer by the rice bags(east-south area),instructed to replace.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the chest freezers by the windows. Found meat grinder with duty with meat particles,instructed to clean and sanitize unit.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Replace broken floor tiles throughout the premises.observed water on floor by the toilet bowl, instructed to keep floor dry

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken ceiling wall inside the staff washroom,above the toilet bowl,instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation inside the wash room not working , instructed to repair. Provide stoppers for the three compartment sink. Provide unthread faucet at three compartment sinks.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Noted piled of items on top the walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to remove, keep area free of unnecessary material.

9. Jan 5, 2012 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Must provide label,name of the product, company's name, address, tel no and ingredients, on all packaged nuts, dates,spices for sale.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lid/cover for all garbage containers in the prep/cutting area.raw woods in the storage room,must be sealed or painted witn non toxic paint. Caulking around the mop sink, worn out. Must re caulk. Lid/cover of the 4 chest freezer not in good repair. Must replace or repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the following: chopping board; inside the cabinet with plastic bags and newspaper; inside the cabinet under the exposed hand sink; the mop sink; all the doors(the door of the washroom, door of the storage room,and exit door);the bottom of the prep table in the cutting area and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate all the boxed frozen foods inside the walk in freezer. And clean the floor. Must replace cracked floor tiles throughout the store.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls and ceiling of the walk in cooler and maintain. Fan cover of the 2 door cooler in the front with dust built up. Must clean and maintain. Must replace broken wall tiles inside the washroom and by the cutting machine for the fish.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer inside all seven chest freezer and must be visible.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee cutting meat and fish not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear hairnet, or baseball cap.