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WHALE FISH & CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHALE FISH & CHICKEN 5650 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO 60651
December 19, 2022 License License #2881903
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. FOUND RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE BEVERAGE AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES, AND REPAINT/REFINISH THE METAL SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST.
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 DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TURBO AIR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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