WHALE FISH & CHICKEN
5650 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant
9 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Plainte
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT WHERE THE FLOUR IS STORED, THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Plainte
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- Non-Inspection
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- Plainte
8 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CARB BOARD LINING THE METAL SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE FLOUR CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND PROVIDE PROPER LINING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVE THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED OIL HOSE THAT LEADS TO THE DEEP FRYERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOSE SEALED AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. IN THE FRONT UNDER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR AND REMAINING PARTS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER AND TOOLS STORED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
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- Canvass
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED GASKETS ON STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER AT FRYING AREA. MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS BICYCLE, LADDERS AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/26/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Plainte
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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