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FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET

1258 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET 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
2463589

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345665

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING KNOB AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C).

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED CONTAINERS SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE WITH MULTIPLE TAGS (COMINGLING)IN ONE CONTAINER AND NO TAGS IN ANOTHER CONTAINER AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. ALSO MUST NOT MIX BATCHES OF SHELLFISH EVEN IF THE ARE FROM THE SAME PRODUCER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $140.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A THICK BLACK, PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, SHELLFISH(OYSTERS/MUSCLES) EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED SOME WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SAME AND FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213780

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 FOUND RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS NOT INCLUDED INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE/DICLOSE ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS INSIDE MENU.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 COULD NOT FIND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINES AT BAR. MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND EAST WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST COVER AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213430

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. 1 POUND EGGS AT 53.2F, 1 POUND SHRIMP AT 52.9F, 1 POUND SAUSAGE AT 54.7F, 1 POUND CHEESE AT 50.2F, 5 POUNDS PASTA AT 51.2F, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 57.9F, AND 2 POUNDS SALMON AT 66.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 21 POUNDS OF FOOD. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 FOUND RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS NOT INCLUDED INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE/DICLOSE ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS INSIDE MENU.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 64.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST REPAIR. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 COULD NOT FIND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINES AT BAR. MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 COFFEE MACHINES AND ICED TEA MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C)MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND EAST WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST COVER AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069807

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN TWO SEPARATE CONTAINERS (AT THE FRONT SALES COUNTER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER) WITHOUT PROPER TAGS STORED WITH THE SHELLFISH. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE TAGS UNTIL THE LAST UNIT IS SOLD OR DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR PREP TOP COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES NEAR SOUP STEAM TABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950454

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT 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: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE FOODS IN THE GARNISH COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR HANDLE OF THE PANTRY COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND GLASS DOOR COOLER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COFFEE STATION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS FOR WIRE COVERING AT THE FOOD WINDOW. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578860

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE A RAG TO WIPE SOMETHING OFF THE FLOOR, THEN GRAB DIRTY DISHES TO BRING TO THE DISHWASHER, THEN RETURN TO PREP AREA. UPON RETURNING TO PREP AREA EMPLOYEE PUT GLOVES ON AND PROCEEDED TO HANDLE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT ALL POSSIBLE POINTS OF CONTAMINATION AND ALWAYS BEFORE PLACING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE WRAP ON THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING (COVERED WITH PAPER) ABOVE THE EXPEDITER STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441560

Location recorded for this inspection · FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET · 1258 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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