What is The Fishguy Market's health inspection score?

The Fishguy Market has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Fishguy Market last inspected?

The Fishguy Market was last inspected on January 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Fishguy Market have?

The Fishguy Market has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Fishguy Market safe to eat at?

The Fishguy Market has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Fishguy Market serve?

The Fishguy Market serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Fishguy Market

Name: The Fishguy Market
Address: 4423 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 82

4423 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/9/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 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: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE STORED IN SAME GARAGE WITH VEHICLE. FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING POTS, PANS, SPICES MUST BE STORED PROTECTED PROTECTED FROM SOUCES OF CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED CEILING AND VENT COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES FROM INSPECTION REPORT #: 2562258 DATED 08/17/2022 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #47 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 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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