Food Safety Report: Whales Fish & Chicken, West 79th Street, Chicago, IL, USA.

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

Report date: Jul 26, 2021
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling these events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sinks in washroom and dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide soap at all hand washing sinks for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep, washroom and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink not accessible and filled with multi-use utensils in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners and several flying insects in prep, storage, dish washing, water heater and office areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink and leaking drainpipe on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ventilation fan in washroom, dirt and debris on floors along walls and corners, food spills on walls in prep, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training available for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov