Did The Anchor Fish & Chicken pass its last health inspection?

The Anchor Fish & Chicken at 9305 S Halsted St was inspected on May 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at The Anchor Fish & Chicken?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

The Anchor Fish & Chicken

9305 S Halsted St, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 5, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 5, 2026

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND ON THE SINKS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS A SLOW DRAIN, THE REAR HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AND THE 3 COMP SINKS HAS LEAKS AT THE FAUCET,SPRAYER AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES. ALSO NOTED A PIPE IN THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM SINK. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES, FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS TILES DAMAGED IN THE PREP AREA, CEILING TILES DAMAGED THROUGH OUT AND HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 5, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2025	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2025	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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The Anchor Fish & Chicken — questions

Did The Anchor Fish & Chicken pass its last health inspection?: The Anchor Fish & Chicken at 9305 S Halsted St was inspected on May 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Anchor Fish & Chicken?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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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