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

Fisherman's Island has a SafeDine safety score of 60 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 January 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fisherman's Island have?

Fisherman's Island has 15 total violations across 3 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 safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Fisherman's Island

Name: Fisherman's Island
Address: 8259 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 60

8259 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/29/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) 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

8259 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED POTATO-44.6F.1LBS. COOKED SHRIMP-53.6F.1LBS.COOKED CRAB LEGS-53.6F..5LBS COOKED BROCCOLI-54.7F.2LBS. COOKED CORN ON COB-50.0F-51.8F.ON STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.14.5LBS.$40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,HALLWAY,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM 1- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass 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
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING FOR STOCK(NO POP CRATES). MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE REAR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH CRATES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−8 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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