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WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN INC (AKA: WHALE FISH AND CHICKEN) 4955 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Restaurant
May 18, 2017 Canvass License #1356889
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RACKS DIRTY WERE BULK STORAGE CONTATINERS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER ARE KEPT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER ARE KEPT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

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