What is Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. last inspected?

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. have?

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. has 30 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. serve?

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc. serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc.

Name: Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc.
Address: 1345-1349 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 86

1345-1349 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Seafood•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 93% of seafood restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1345-1349 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

12 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionNo Entry

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 73.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES.HOT HOLDING UNIT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF.MANAGER TURNED ON UNIT AND NOW IS AT 156.8F AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 15LBS.COOKED POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 104.1F-110.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOOD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 15 LBS. $7.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND POP STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF SARAN WRAP ROLLS ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,ON FLOOR NEAR WRAPPING STATION, ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS,ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ACROSS FROM REAR PREP TABLE.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,GARBAGE CANS AND 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT VIP SECTION IN DINING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF GARBAGE CART,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,POTATO PEELER,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN MAIN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,NEAR ATM MACHINE,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500911 4/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE#49- OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−44 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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