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

Fisherman's Island has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fisherman's Island have?

Fisherman's Island has 31 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fisherman's Island safe to eat at?

Yes, Fisherman's Island has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Fisherman's Island

Name: Fisherman's Island
Address: 1116 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 96

1116 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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0Excellent

Near West Side

Ranked #18 of 196 in Near West Side

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

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

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1116 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Nov 2022

1 inspections

8 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass2 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (SHELVES,WALLS AND FAN COVERS).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND IN CORNERS, AND ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING AND THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT COVER AND HEATING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE OFFICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590431 ON 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS, DEEP FRYERS, AND CONVECTION OVENS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO BEARD OR HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, MIXER, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS, DEEP FRYERS, AND CONVECTION OVENS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ELIMINATE THE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO BEARD OR HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, MIXER, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS DEEP FRYERS AND CONVECTION OVENS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ELIMINATE THE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SEASONING WITH NO LABEL IDENTIFYING WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING. OBSERVED GRIME AND RUST ON BOTTOMS OF STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND BACK AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A RUST BUILD UP ON THE INNER OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR JUST ON THE OUTISIDE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING RUST SPREAD. (NOT USED FOR CUSTOMERS)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A CARD BOARD LINING ON ONE OF THE LOWER SHELVES IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF DISHES BEING PLACED THERE TO DRY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD AND STANDING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR INSIDE. OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT NEXT TO THE STEAMER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND IN THE SLIDING GROOVES. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN DISPLAY UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK, THE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT REGISTER AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE AND UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 50.3F. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT TEMPERAURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORTY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED OANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 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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