6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386566
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386475
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
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
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386462
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF,PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386018 3/16/15 #32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR.33- MUST CLEAN FRYERS,REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CART,CUTTING BOARD,WINDOW SILLS.#34-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#40-MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: VIOLASTION NOT CORRECTED
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386018
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 50.7F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS ASSORTED VARIETY OF PARFAITS 6LBS.46.6F-48.7F,1/2 LB.COLE SLAW 44.5F-45.9F,BANANA PUDDING 1/2LBS.43.8F-44.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.7LBS.$32(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.EMPLOYEE PROVIDE NAPKINS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,COLE SLAW,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR..
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FRYER,REACH IN COOLER,ROLLING CART,CUTTING BOARDS,WINDOW SILLS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PLACE PIZZA OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PROVIDE A SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386016
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1434891
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1434795
Location recorded for this inspection · MERMAID FISH & CHICKEN · 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
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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