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CLEAN RECORD

LEGENDS CHICKEN & FISH CAFE

303 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

84/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Dec 2024

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

69 total

facility
2130%
other
1826%
contamination
1319%
chemical
710%
pest
57%
hygiene
57%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

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

Code 37

MinorPest

INSECTS, 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.

Code 38

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: : 2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Code 40

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Code 43

MinorOther

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS

Code 44

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL 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.

Code 55

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 57

MinorContamination

FOOD & 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

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & 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

Code 47

MinorContamination

FOOD & 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.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-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.

Code 49

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: -304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

Code 41

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

Code 56

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE 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.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from December 2024 โ€” 493 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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