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MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN

4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MR HOT 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
1579180

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1578934

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE NOTED BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1575455

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1513061

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN TWO REFRIGERATORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319793

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319776

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPIINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1227900

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILKD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1327056

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: FOUND 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO PROVIDE PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDER ON SITE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILKD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1305210

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1158448

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234983

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MAIN PREP COOLER AT 71 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THE COOLER MAINTAINS 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND A REAR FREEZER UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED. NOTED GLUE OR COMPOUND ON INTERIOR OF SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234891

Location recorded for this inspection · MR HOT FISH & CHICKEN · 4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST REPAIR COOLER AND FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AT THE COOLER AND 0 DEGREES F AT THE FREEZER.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 5 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. ALSO, ONE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE ALL LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF WASTE AGREEMENT WITH BUILDING LAND LORD OR PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR BUSINESS. PREMISES MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASTE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT LEAKING UNDER THE DIVIDER INTO THE 3RD COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND PROPERLY WELD DIVIDER. ALSO NOTED ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD MOUNTED IMPROPERLY. MUST REMOVE DRAIN PIPES UNDER DRAIN BOARD AND PROPERLY MOUNT TO SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD PLATFORMS STORING THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR. PROPERLY CONNECT ALL DUCT WORK IN FURNACE ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,UNDER THE GRILL,THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE EMPTY WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER WHERE MISSING IN WASHROOM. ONE WALL IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND TOILET BOWL AND AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN,HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60653

117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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