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CHOICE FISH & CHICKEN

447 E 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHOICE FISH & 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
2136018

Location recorded for this inspection · CHOICE FISH & CHICKEN · 447 E 63RD 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1158460

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN · 447 E 63RD ST

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: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE-ATTACH REAR HAND SINK TO WALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS,THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,SHELVES AND CABINETS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS,COOLERS AND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAYS AND FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ENTRY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
657254

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN · 447 E 63RD 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. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.

  • 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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
632207

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN · 447 E 63RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. NOTED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS, 1 IN REAR PREP AND 1 IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, SIGNS, PAPERTOWELS OR WASTE BASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER COMPLIED. CITATION #70478-10

  • 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. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.

  • 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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
277304

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN · 447 E 63RD 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, VENTS OVER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.

  • 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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE, WALK-IN UNIT AND WASHROOMS.

  • 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. REPLACE WATER STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED (COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREA, HALL LEADING TO OFFICE, PREP AREAS ETC). LOWER WALL IN OFFICE ALONG BASE OF WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL TILE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE; MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MONITOR TEMPS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM ESTABLISHMENT IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS AND PREP TABLES. ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF TABLES AND OTHER AREAS CAUSING CLUTTER TO PREMISES. STORE ALL CLOTHING ITEMS AND SHOES PROPERLY IN OFFICE OR AREA LEADING TO OFFICE WHERE THERE IS NO FOOD STORAGE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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