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The Anchor Fish & Chicken

9305 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

33cited violations
1serious tier
4inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3025639
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261100
20253231

Inspections

  1. May 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND ON THE SINKS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS A SLOW DRAIN, THE REAR HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AND THE 3 COMP SINKS HAS LEAKS AT THE FAUCET,SPRAYER AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES. ALSO NOTED A PIPE IN THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM SINK. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES, FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS TILES DAMAGED IN THE PREP AREA, CEILING TILES DAMAGED THROUGH OUT AND HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  2. Jun 27, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 26, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 6, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON SITE IN NEW BUSINESS NAME; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN IN USE. PIPE NOT CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TRASH AND CRATES IN THE DISPOSAL AREA ON THE GROUND; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON PREMISES CAUSING CLUTTER; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE VENTED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.