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Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe

303 W 79th St, Chicago 60620 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 4, 2024

4

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 4, 2024

  1. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PRIVATE ROOM FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  3. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: : 2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  4. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: -304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
  5. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
  6. #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS
  7. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 : MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
  8. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON SMALL AND LARGE CHEST FREEZERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
  9. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLES.
  10. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
  11. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR MATS
  12. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.
  13. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
  14. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE/MOPSINK AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  15. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR LOCKERS.
  16. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  17. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
  18. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 4, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 2, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 21, 2024CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 10, 2020LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe — questions

Did Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe at 303 W 79th St was inspected on Dec 4, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 18 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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