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WALLACE CATFISH, INC.

2800 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WALLACE CATFISH, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632341

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277608

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Toxic item not properly stored. Observed blue powder under and behind furniture in dining room, along wallbase in storage room and behind coolers. Instructed to remove power substance through-out premises. Instructed that toxic item must be contained in bait box. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 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 daily.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279324

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286210

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285614

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285432

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP AT 54.5F. UNIT CANNOT BE CLOSED COMPLETELY; USES A DUMB BELL TO PROP AGAINST DOOR TO SHUT. ALSO LOOSE GASKET AROUND DOOR NEEDS REPAIR. TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AIR TEMP AT 50.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MUST HAVE UNITS SERVICED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. COOKED RICE AT 56.8F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.0F, RAW CHICKEN 62.4F AND RAW FISH AT 68.3F. TWO DOOR COOLER HOLDS CHEESE AND MILK. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO HANDSOAP OR TOWELS WERE AT THE THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS AS WE BEGAN OUR INSPECTION TO WASH OUR HANDS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN MOLD OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MOLD CONTAMINATES ICE SERVED IN BEVERAGES AND OR USED FOR FOOD.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN ON WALLS, CEILING, WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. (FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN TO ESTABLISHMENT). REAR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; RODENT PROOF DOOR.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY AND NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UNUSED TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED GLASS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT BBQ PREP AREA. BROKEN GLASS IS BETWEEN UNBROKEN GLASS SO FOOD IS NOT EXPOSED TO BROKEN GLASS AT THIS TIME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATORS ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLATTER ETC. WALL COVING MISSING ALONG WALLBASE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SEAL BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN AT SIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHERE PEELING. PROVIDE A VENTILATION FAN COVER FOR MENS WASHROOM CEILING VENT. REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY STEAMTABLE. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINKS FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING; REPAIR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659321

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634736

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
626258

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC. REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED/LOOSE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF SINK CABINETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT WALLBASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN NEXT TO COOLER; KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579350

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491241

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
490843

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
365472

Location recorded for this inspection · WALLACE CATFISH, INC. · 2800 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER, BEHIND COOLERS AND SMALL CHEST FREEZER. OVER 70 DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOORS NO RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL BOTTOM OF DOORS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #365308, DATED 9-22-10; #30,33,34,35,36,38, & 41. 30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 33-MUST CLEAN SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND MICROWAVE OVENS. 34-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FACILITY, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 36-MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3PART SINKS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST PREP ROOM 3PART SINK. 41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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