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OLD TOWN FISH BAR

1529 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for OLD TOWN FISH BAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580857

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD TOWN FISH BAR · 1529 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOM AND HANDSINK NEAR BAR/PREP. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OPEN BAR SEATING DOES NOT HAVE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS TO BAR PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SOME TYPE OF BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE-ARTICLES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PUDDLE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

No earlier inspections appear in this source record.

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How results compare in ZIP 60610

316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2924804.

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