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WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN 4955 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
April 7, 2022 Complaint License #1356889
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR, STAINS AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS (SAFETY REASONS) CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AS WELL.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections