The Anchor Fish & Chicken

May 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND ONE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON SITE IN NEW BUSINESS NAME; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). • OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF STORAGE UNDER SHELVES ON FLOOR, IN CORNER AREAS AND ON TOP OF SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN IN USE. PIPE NOT CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED TRASH AND CRATES IN THE DISPOSAL AREA ON THE GROUND; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES CAUSING CLUTTER; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE VENTED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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