Chicago Inspection: WHALE FISH & CHICKEN — Fail

Chicago CDPH · June 23, 2026

Result: Fail Risk: Medium Violations (11): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no hand paper towels provided at handwashing sink at the front prep area.instructed to provide and maintain hand papertowels at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violatio 2. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink inside the washroom and handwashing sink next to the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain hand soap at all handwashi 3. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 10 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor at corner underneath the storage racks in the east side dry storage area and approx 15 4. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area. 5. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves. (+6 more) Address: 5650 W DIVISION ST

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