What is Fisherman's Island's health inspection score?

Fisherman's Island has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fisherman's Island last inspected?

Fisherman's Island was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fisherman's Island have?

Fisherman's Island has 23 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fisherman's Island safe to eat at?

Fisherman's Island has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Fisherman's Island serve?

Fisherman's Island serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fisherman's Island

Name: Fisherman's Island
Address: 6659 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60621
Rating: 73

6659 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #883 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

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

6659 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60621

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH DOOR SWEEP OR REPLACE TO SEAL GAP AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND NOT HANG STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MAINTAIN SAME.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL PANEL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS UNATTACHED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM'S WITH EXPIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PRODUCT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON 4 BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH BUTTER STORED NEAR THE TURBO FAN UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE COOLER NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH MILK AND PREPACKAGED GOODS LEAKING ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT ABOVE THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LEDGE UNDER THE VOLT PANELS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH SEVERE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 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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