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

Fisherman's Island has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fisherman's Island have?

Fisherman's Island has 40 total violations across 6 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 75/100. 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: 432 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 75

432 E 87TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

432 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
SCOOP AT THE HOT HOLDING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE PEELING AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED TO THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PAINT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE WALL IN THE FRONT BY THE DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FISH NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW), USING REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER VENTS. MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (KRAB LEGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANLDER BLEW INTO A GLOVE WITH THEIR MOUTH AND THEN PUT THE GLOVE ON TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD (SEAFOOD BOIL); WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND REFRAIN FROM BLOWING INTO GLOVES BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON. FOOD HANDLER WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: ON THE SHEET TRAY WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A BOX STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A CLEAR, BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF CUT POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SEAFOOD IN UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED TAPE AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, LOBSTER AND COOKED VEGETABLES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MANUALLY INSTALLED IN FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO INSTALL DEVICES

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTE FILTERS ON PREMISES IN STAFF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALSO INFORMED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AREAS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE TO NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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