JUN 1
2011
PASS · 0 violations
Blue Shark Fish & Chicken
Chicago Health Dept
5257 S ASHLAND AVE UNIT A · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
2 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2011.
Last inspected Jun 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2011
Inspection history
MAY 27
2011
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 BELOW.
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.
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.
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.
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 SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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.
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.
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 FROM PREMISES.
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