Pass

Fisherman's Island

1116 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

Fisherman's Island was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cooler in the front service area with desserts stored inside. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the bulk dry ingredient containers were not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover food items to prevent contamination

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the bulk dry ingredient containers were not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover food items to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cooler in the front service area with desserts stored inside. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a container of cut potatoes stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and always on food contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk dry ingredient containers were not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover food items to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 04/14/2026, report # 2634980 #37: observed the bulk dry ingredient storage containers with no labels. Instructed to provide common food names on storage containers. #49: observed the outerior of the dry ingredient storage containers with encrusted food debris and old sauce residue. Instructed to deep clean and maintain. #49: observed the interior and outerior of the three door cold holding unit in need of cleaning, including the crevices of the lower part of the sliding door. Also, the black cart with dry ingredient storage containers covered in flour. Instructed to deep clean and maintain. #55: observed the floors and walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially, in the walk-in cooler, under the cooking equipment, food prep tables and under the hot holding units. Instructed to clean and maintain. Please correct all…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items stored in the refrigerator. Found two open containers of raw fish stored above an open full-size pan of cooked potatoes (observed steam) the in three door cooler. Instructed to store food according to food code. Steaming hot potatoes were taken out of the unit and placed into the walk-in freezer and raw fish was stored on the bottom shelf of cooler. Priority violation issued 7-38-005, citatiion issued

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk dry ingredient storage containers with no labels. Instructed to provide common food names on storage containers.

      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: Observed the rear exit door and screen open. Instructed to close screen door to prevent potential entry points for pest and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the dry ingredient storage containers with encrusted food debris and old sauce residue. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and outerior of the three door cold holding unit in need of cleaning, including the crevices of the lower part of the sliding door. Also, the black cart with dry ingredient storage containers covered in flour. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet head of the three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially, in the walk-in cooler, under the cooking equipment, food prep tables and under the hot holding units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings scattered on the floor and shelving underneath the steam table, noted 10 mice droppings in between the wall and the walk-in freezer, noted 10 mice droppings on the floor in the corner of the office. Must remove and detail clean affected areas. Call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in display cooler, inside the walk in cooler (shelves,walls and fan covers).

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the office. Must organize to prevent harborage for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning throughout, along the wall base, and in corners, and especially where droppings were noted. Also clean the walls behind the rear storage area shelving and the front prep area to remove food splatter. Also clean air vent cover and heating vents throughout to remove dust and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the fryers to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area especially under the prep table next to the office.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the buildup of excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2590431 on 3/5/24 not corrected: 49 - clean the storage shelves in the food prep area and walk-in cooler, bulk food storage containers, prep tables, prep coolers, steam table, steamer units, deep fryers, and convection ovens. 55 - clean the walls of the food prep area and dishwashing area around the 3-compartment sink. Clean the floor in the walk-in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: I observed a food-handling employee with no beard or hair restraint. Management instructed to provide both for all food handling employees and employees with beards.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves in the food prep area and walk-in cooler, bulk food storage containers, prep tables, mixer, prep coolers, steam table, steamer units, deep fryers, and convection ovens.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area and dishwashing area around the 3-compartment sink. Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer and in the walk-in cooler, and eliminate the standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: I observed a food-handling employee with no beard or hair restraint. Management instructed to provide both for all food handling employees and employees with beards.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves in the food prep area and walk-in cooler, bulk food storage containers, prep tables, mixer, prep coolers, steam table, steamer units deep fryers and convection ovens.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area and dishwashing area around the 3-compartment sink. Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer and in the walk-in cooler, and eliminate the standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of seasoning with no label identifying with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredient containers with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on walk in cooler shelving. Observed grime and rust on bottoms of stainless steel prep tables in front and back area.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up on interior walls of walk in cooler and walk in cooler floor. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a rust build up on the inner opening of the ice machine door just on the outiside surface. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing rust spread. (not used for customers)

      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: Observed the gaskets of the walk in cooling unit and the walk in freezer in need of repair, loose and damaged with a build up of a black substance. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      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: Observed the shelving units in the rear near the dish washing unit with a heavy accumulation of grease and dust instructed to clean and sanitize as a means of preventing contamination of dishes being placed there to dry.

      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: Observed a card board lining on one of the lower shelves in the front counter area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler in the rear with a build up of dirt, food and standing liquid on the floor inside. Observed the rear three door reach in cooling unit next to the steamer with a build up of dirt and food debris inside on the bottom surface and in the sliding grooves. Observed food debris and dirty shelving inside the front reach in display units. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking and non cooking equipment in the rear food prep area with a heavy build up of dust, grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls throughout the facility with a build up of dust, dirt and debris. In the rear storage area, the rear area next to the mop sink, the area under and around the dish washing area, the front food prep area near the hood ventilation unit and cooking equipment and the front register area under and around the shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vetilation system and filters with a heavy grease and dust build up on the outside and under the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at front prep handwashing sink. All handwashing sinks must be maintained with soap and hand drying provision at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door prep cooler at improper temeprature of 50.3f. All cold holding units must be at temperaure of 41f or below. Priorty. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled oanel inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no record keeping of date marking on 90-day shellfish tags for last date used or served.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs food such as 4lbs. Raw lobster tails ranging from 45.7f-48.2f inside of 3- door reach in glass cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 4lbs. $125.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 5 live roaches crawling on floor next to hot water tank and ice machine in rear prep/dish washing area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/21.(priroity foundation 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: Observed an appx."1/2" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and cracked floor tiles where needed and missing wall outlet cover near 3- comp sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2521997 6/25/21 not corrected. # 36-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.#47- must remove cardboard from rear storage shelves ,remove rust from lower shelf of chemical prep table.#49 must clean food debris build up on prep tables, hot holding cabinets,walk in cooler-fan guard covers,shelving units. Reach in coolers,interior panel of ice machine.#51- must provide a back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.#55-must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles. #55-must clean food debris from walls where needed.must repair or replace and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  15. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKED ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SANDLES.MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF CHEMICAL PREP TABLE.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS. REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK BASIN.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both hand washing sinks not accessible.observed front hand sink with a broom and shoes stored in front of sink basin,rear hand sink had a bucket,plunger,scrubbing pads,gloves inside of basin and a dollie stored in front of.articles were removed during inspection.must keep hand sinks accessible and free of items at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at both front and rear hand sinks at this time. Manager provided paper towels at sinks during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marked on 90-day shellfish tags for last date used.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      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: Must repair or replace torn screen on rear screen door and make tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide beard restraints for food handlers.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male food handlers wearing sandles.must provide closed toe shoes.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled towels on counter tops.must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position

      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 remove cardboard from rear storage shelves ,remove rust from lower shelf of chemical prep table.

      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: Observed incorrect chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide chlorine test kit and maintain.(priority foundation 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: Must clean food debris build up on prep tables, hot holding cabinets,walk in cooler-fan guard covers,shelving units. Reach in coolers,interior panel of ice machine,mop sink basin.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gap at front window sill in dining area.must repair or replace some stained and damaged ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from walls where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the upper lid of the ice machine with rust. Instructed to clean, repair, or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the prep area draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles throughout the facility water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training for the city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  18. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      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 vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE(FRYER BLOCKING THE ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Instructed to empty, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (15 DISH WASHING AREA ON TOP OF THE GALLONS OF BUTTER SAUCE, 20 PREP AREA ON BOTTOM SHELVES, 10 IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR, AND 20 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER) AND APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA(5) AND ON THE 3 TIER ROLLING CART(20). PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris and grease on the storage shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and food spillage at the bottom and outside of refrigeration units,underneath all food prep tables in facility and surfaces of hot holding units. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors, walls, shelves, behind equipment, under equipment, the ventilation hood above the cooking area and the customer waiting area with excessive food debris and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  19. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods in walk in cooler not properly labeled (cut veggies, chopped potatoes, etc). Instructed to provide proper date marking on items , indicating a discard or sell by date. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers with seasonings, flour, and mixed coating batter without proper labeling. Instructed to provide labeling with contents name in dry storage in rear, and containers of working ingredients in front prep area near fryers. -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and food spillage at the bottom and outside of refrigeration units,underneath all food prep tables in facility and surfaces of hot holding units. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken baseboards along wall in rear corner storage area of facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  20. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods in walk in cooler not properly labeled (cut veggies, chopped potatoes, etc). Instructed to provide proper date marking on items , indicating a discard or sell by date. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during inspection. Instructed to provide priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No 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 bulk food storage containers with seasonings, flour, and mixed coating batter without proper labeling. Instructed to provide labeling with contents name in dry storage in rear, and containers of working ingredients in front prep area near fryers. -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seafood salad and taffy grapes for sale in front display cooler without allergen and ingredient labels. Instructed to provide proper labeling.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and food spillage at the bottom and outside of refrigeration units,underneath all food prep tables in facility and surfaces of hot holding units. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky piping underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken baseboards along wall in rear corner storage area of facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for conditional and food employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No 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 clean up procedure and necessary items outlined in policy on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand cleanser available at hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods in walk in cooler not properly labeled (cut veggies, chopped potatoes, etc). Instructed to provide proper date marking on items , indicating a discard or sell by date. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during inspection. Instructed to provide priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No 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 bulk food storage containers with seasonings, flour, and mixed coating batter without proper labeling. Instructed to provide labeling with contents name in dry storage in rear, and containers of working ingredients in front prep area near fryers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seafood salad and taffy grapes for sale in front display cooler without allergen and ingredient labels. Instructed to provide proper labeling.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and food spillage at the bottom and outside of refrigeration units,underneath all food prep tables in facility and surfaces of hot holding units. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaky piping underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken baseboards along wall in rear corner storage area of facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on site for all food employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site for certified food managers. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables, door tracks of the display coolers, steam table and hot holding cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep areas. Replace the missing baseboard from the wall in the rear corner storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the fan.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Noted the spring on the toilet room door in poor repair. Must fix and maintain.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks inside the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reattach the spring to the toilet room door. Maintain same.

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls above the front display cooler, seal around all pipes and conduits. Maintain same.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.