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ROBERTS FISH MARKET

2916 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

ROBERTS FISH MARKET has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 6, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 1, 2022, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. 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 Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2020. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times on June 24, 2019. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 3, 2018. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBOARAGE.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF CLEAR WATER FLOWING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND FRONT AREA UNDER THE WOOD FLOOR MAT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FISH PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FISH DELIVERY TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE METAL SCREEN, LARGE ENOUGH FOR FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREENING OVER REAR SCREENED DOOR AND MESH SCREENING COVERING WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE METAL PANEL.--- INTERIOR LID OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.----NON HARD WOOD OR CLOSE GRAINED WOOD BOARDS USED AS CUTTING BOARDS FOR FISH. MUST REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FISH PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
  5. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FISH PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FISH DELIVERY TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH LARGE METAL SCREEN, LARGE ENOUGH FOR FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT MESH SCREENING OVER REAR SCREENED DOOR AND MESH SCREENING COVERING WALL MOUNTED FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO BARRIER, PROTECTING, OR FOOD GUARD FOR OPEN FISH DISPLAY WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • SOILED LINEN OBSERVED DRYING OVER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE METAL PANEL.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INTERIOR LID OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NON HARD WOOD OR CLOSE GRAINED WOOD BOARDS USED AS CUTTING BOARDS FOR FISH. MUST REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP FOUND WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER WITH DEBRIS. FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR, BEHIND ALL STORED ITEMS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FISH PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO PERMANENTLY SECURE MATTING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENTING HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Must have personnel with food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago, for next routine inspection, per city of Chicago code, rules
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sink counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage area, and front prep counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged, broken floor tiles in walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields by exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER BOX LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STAFF RESTROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE SINK AND FISH COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE CLOSET HOLDING THE EXHAUST VENT SYSTEM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND BOTH FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BATHROOM HANDSINK.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN AND PEELING/BROKEN GRAY TAPE INSIDE THE WALL OF ICE BIN,ALSO TAPE IS USED ON SCREWS TO HOLD WHITE PLASTIC COVER AT UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT WITH A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL OR REPLACE UNIT
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FISH SINK, FRONT AREA. REMOVE SLIME BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP AT METAL PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. DRY FISH DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND BETWEEN PIPE ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE, FRONT AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE FRONT WINDOW. BROKEN CEILING AT NORTH-EAST CORNER,IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ACCUMULATION OF FISH DEBRIS ON WOOD PANELS ,UNDER THE PREP TABLES,MUST REMOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABEL,INSTRUCRED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT SAID SINK.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR AREA, UNDER THE PALLET AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • RUSTED CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST. REPAINT WITH NON -TOXIC PAINT. MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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