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RED FISH & CHICKEN GRILL

1137 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RED FISH & CHICKEN GRILL has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 30, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 22, 2018, found no infractions.

1 of 9 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 September 26, 2017. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on November 18, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 21 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 6, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2016. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM, AND VENTS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY WITH GLOVES ON, THEN CHANGES GARBAGE BAG WITH SAME GLOVES, TAKES OFF ONE GLOVE AND BEGINS TO PREPARE SANDWICH. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL. INSTD TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES, WHEN CHANGING TASKS, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING GARBAGE, ETC.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD INCLUDING ANSEL SYSTEM, AND VENTS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  6. Canvass

    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 SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH,STEAK AND,GROUND BEEF FOR TACO'S. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE ALL COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED THE CEILING VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVER COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVER WIPING CLOTHES ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:- HOOD, FILTERS.FRYERS,THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE BACK BE THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE WALKIN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK.
  9. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE GARBAGE CAN LIDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN IN REAR OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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