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Old Town Fish Bar

1529 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 29, 2023

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 29, 2023

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOM AND HANDSINK NEAR BAR/PREP. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
  3. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OPEN BAR SEATING DOES NOT HAVE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS TO BAR PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SOME TYPE OF BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE-ARTICLES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PUDDLE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 29, 2023LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

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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Old Town Fish Bar — questions

Did Old Town Fish Bar pass its last health inspection?
Old Town Fish Bar at 1529 N Wells St was inspected on Aug 29, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Old Town Fish Bar?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOM AND HANDSINK NEAR BAR/PREP. PR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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