Food Safety Report: Whales Fish & Chicken, 1828 W 79th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1828 West 79th Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 20, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 5-204. 11 inspector comments: observed no hand washing sink in rear slushie prep area. Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water or move prep area near additional hand sinks on site. (priority foundation)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 3-302. 12 inspector comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor near bread rack,chest freezer,under prep table,under storage shelves in dry food storage area,next to safe,hot water tank,wood trim near rear door. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/20/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of rear door (north/east). Must make door tight fitting.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 4-601. 11(c) inspector comments: must clean debris build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers,shelving unit,rolling carts,prep tables,storage shelves,prep coolers,chest freezer,fryer cabinets,grill table.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed excessive grease encrusted on lid and dripping along sides and grease on ground around grease container. Must clean and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 6-201. 13 inspector comments: must repair or replace hole in wall near service counter and lobby.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 6-201. 11 inspector comments: must clean food debris build up from walls in prep areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: inspector comments: violation codes: 6-501. 114 inspector comments: must remove,organize and elevate massive amount of articles(unused equipment in rear yard.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout including toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dirt build up from vents throughout.

Source: chicago.gov