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OLD TOWN FISH BAR

1529 N WELLS ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60610

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2023-08-29; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2023-08-29), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2023-08-29: License

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN RESTROOM AND HANDSINK NEAR BAR/PREP. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OPEN BAR SEATING DOES NOT HAVE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS TO BAR PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SOME TYPE OF BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR SINGLE USE-ARTICLES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PUDDLE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY SINGLE USE ARTICLE AREA IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

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