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WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN

3600 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1464690

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN · 3600 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547959

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN · 3600 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.7F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERT,COLE SLAW INSIDE FOR SALE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT DESSERTS & COLE SLAW IN FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COLE SLAW 46.8-47.7F,PARFAIT 44.6F-46.2F,PEACH COBBLER 45.2F,ASSORTED CAKES 46.8F-47.0.ALSO PRECOOKED CHICKEN IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS UNDER HEAT LAMP & ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 59.7F-100.3F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.30LBS.$71.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME WHILE (CHICKEN,FISH,ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED. EMPLOYEE STATES" PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCKED UP IN THE OFFICE".MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS DAMAGED & PUSHED INTO DUMPSTER & TRASH & DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER &GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS,REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI & TRASH & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557487

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN · 3600 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Several holes noted in walls thru-out. Instructed to remove foam and properly seal all holes.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
414132

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN · 3600 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER VIOLATION STILL PENDING

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
67920

Location recorded for this inspection · WHALES FISH SHRIMP CHICKEN · 3600 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER

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How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1766492.

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