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CALUMET FISHERIES INC

3259 E 95TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
23
Total Inspections
8.7%
Pass Rate
19
Failures

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.;;35|APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FISH UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Jun 6, 2024

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE ALONG EAST WALL OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

May 3, 2024

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Nov 22, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Nov 17, 2023

Result: Pass
0 violations

Nov 6, 2023

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DRAIN LINES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES .;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.1 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584371 10/31/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED - ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS,GROUND OF AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER IN WOOD/TOOL SHED . MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Oct 31, 2023

Result: Fail
17 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UNDERNEATH SAME.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING UNDERSIDES.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583965 10/24/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.400 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA , ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WALL AT METER,INSIDE OF ALL FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOTH STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL FILE CABINET,ON PREP TABLE UNDER TABLE TOP STOVE,REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER & PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK & BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER WOOD/TOOL SHED .2- DEAD DECAYED MICE AT MOTORS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Oct 24, 2023

Result: Fail
15 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOORS,BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND SHELVING UNITS, TOILET ROOM,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,INSIDE OF CABINETS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED AND RIGHT SIDE OF SMOKER.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TRIM,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 7, 2022

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESP. ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Feb 25, 2020

Result: Pass
0 violations

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