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HOT SEAFOOD MARKET INC.

9454 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

HOT SEAFOOD MARKET INC. has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 4, 2022. The most recent inspection, on January 26, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2023. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on May 4, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 May 4, 2022. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 13 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2023. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS (5-8) INSIDE THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS THROUGHOUT THE EQUIMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COOKING EQUIMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES) STORED ON TOP OF THE FREEZER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AT THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  3. License

    12 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS (5-8) INSIDE THE MOP SINK AST THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COOKING EQUIMENT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS THROUGHOUT THE EQUIMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHNG SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK, SO THAT THE SINK IS ABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES) STORED ON TOP OF THE FREEZER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AT THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.13 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER/SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT LABELED WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FACILITY HAS A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • 7-32-020(A) OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON DOORS OR POSTED INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    14 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO ORIGINIAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN TOILET ROOM OR AT REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 61.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST COLD HOT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED 15-20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRYER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN REAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED/DEBIRS IN GASKETS ON REACH PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT LABELED WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. UNABLE TO VERIFY IF FACILITY HAS A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY STICKY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY WALLS IN REAR BEHIND HAND SINK. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON DOORS OR POSTED INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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