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FISH MAKERS INC

855 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FISH MAKERS INC has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 10, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 16, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on April 22, 2013. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on February 10, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FISH,CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ICE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER BEHIND FRYERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS, DOORS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST ORGANIZE BY ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS ACESSIBLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK FOR STAFF.INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.MANAGER ONLY HAD ONE ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL.HAD TO GO TO NEXT DOOR STORE TO PUT PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AND LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,26 PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 92.7-100.1 DEGREES IN BASKET. APPROX. WT. 3LBS, COST $6.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE CHICKEN WINGS. CRITICAL CITATION, 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AT REAR UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND AT REAR. MUST REMOVE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, HOOD INTERIOR & ANSEL SYSTEM, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL FREEZERS, ALL SINKS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & OFFICE AREA).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS, DOORS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOP SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN WASHROOM - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR FRONT & REAR DOORS AT BOTTOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, HOOD INTERIOR & ANSEL SYSTEM, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL FREEZERS, ALL SINKS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & OFFICE AREA).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS, DOORS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOP SINK WHICH IS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

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