Chicago
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Blue Shark Fish & Chicken

5257 S Ashland Ave Unit a, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-06-01
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Passed most recent inspection (2011-06-01)
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2011-06-01 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,46.9F,52F,48F. MUST REPAIR,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BE...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.2ND FAUCET MISSING AT 3-COMP SINK AT SPRAYER,MUST INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND 1-COMP SINK. ALSO TISSUE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WIC,WIF.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL SE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LARGE PIZZA OVEN NOT FITTING UNDER VENTILATION HOOD MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNSED EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING OR USING...

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