Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE FISH KEG on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617368
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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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 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931432
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD 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: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE GARAGE. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE. ALSO, BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND, MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL CLOSET ADJACENT TO DEEP FREEZER ON EAST WALL, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506599
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD 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: Found food items in walk in cooler not properly dated, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in garage storage area need cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint by prep table, and in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464441
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND GARAGE STORAGE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND GARAGE STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106660
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD 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: NO FOOD LABEL PROVIDED FOR BROWNIES THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE BAKERY AND DATE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106645
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-8-12,REPORT #664381 #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST REMOVE ALL THE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET WITH SPACE ON THE BOTTOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE UNDER THE PALLETS AND MAINTAIN. #41-ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED ARTICLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED,WITH PEELING PAINT,FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST FROM RUSTY BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE WOOD SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ITEMS NEED THROUGHOUT AREA MENTIONED MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO FOOD LABEL PROVIDED FOR BROWNIES THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE BAKERY AND DATE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER UNDER THE MICROWAVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE HANGED POT AND WINDOW,ALSO PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE STOVE. NEED TO REMOVE PAINT ,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
Complaint-FirePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
664381
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD ST
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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE UNDER THE PALLETS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE STOREAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET WITH SPACE ON THE BOTTOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BURNED SMALL PART OF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER CLOSE TO THE WALL BASE. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE HOLE. BURNED WALLS AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND REPAIR THE WALLS,BASEBOARD AND WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED ARTICLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
596417
Location recorded for this inspection · THE FISH KEG · 2233 W HOWARD ST
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: FOUND FRESH CLAMS AND OYSTER ON DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT TAG AND CO MINGLING EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FRESH SHELLFISH HAS TO HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER AND CLAMS AND OYSTER HAS TO BE ON SEPARATE CONTAINER. WHILE ON DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE FRESH CLAMS AND OYSTERS TOTAL 9.6 LBS. AND WORTH $28.07 TOTAL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, TEL NO, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS ON ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED VENT COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,(INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DOOR OF THE GARAGE(BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA WITH 2 WALK IN FREEZER)NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE ONE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DISPOSE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE, ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE GARAGE AND OUTSIDE THE PATIO TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60645
78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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