SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEMON SHARK.

BEAT. 18/100

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 6, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
2 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MAY 30
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 9 LBS OF SALMON AT 47F, VALUED AT $81 2 LBS OF TUNS , 49F, VALUED AT $14 2 LBS OF SHRIMP, 47F, VALUED AT $12 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS IN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

SEP 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC. IS BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6.301.12(A-D) OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) MUST PROVIDE DAYE MARKINGS ON READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, AND 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AN IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE

JUN 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in 2 door reach in prep cooler: 51.8f, 9lbs of quinoa salad, at a value of $3.00 46.7f, 4lbs of salas fresco, at a value of $8.00: dated 6/5/18 51.4f, 6lbs of crumbled blue cheese, at a value of $13.00:dated 6/5/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 19lbs of at a total value of $25.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed commercially sealed bagged egg mixture floating in water and being cooked/hot held inside interior well/part of hot holding unit, at time of inspection. Informed manager that interior well/part of hot holding unit, is not designed for cooking/hot holding and not considered a food contact surface. Manager voluntarily discard and denatured 2lbs of commercially seal bagged egg mixture, at a value of $2.00. Serious Violation # 7-38-005 (A)

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

Observed cracked door gaskets on 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to replace/repair. Maintain at all times.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight food splatter on internal ice flap of ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dust buildup on exterior surface of knife box located on south wall adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dried food stains on bottom interior surfaces of 3 door refrigerator unit in rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed no thermometer in 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to provide.

FEB 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED CHICKEN, SOUP, SHREDDED CHEESE,COOKED BLACK BEANS)MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)

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

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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SEP 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: 8lbs of chicken @ 114.8F and 5 lbs of eggs at 123.2F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued @ $23. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed improper use of hand washing sink in front prep area. Observed cup and food debris in basin of hand sink making it inaccessible for proper hand washing. Instructed hand sink may only be used for hand washing. Operator removed contents from basin of hand sink during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed 1 food handler in prep area without proper hair restraint. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas. Must maintain same.

APR 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: 2lbs of beef @ 46.4F; 3lbs of chicken @ 45.7F - 51.3F; 1/2lb of falafel @ 57.9F; and 1/2lb of tofu @ 51.3F. Found 1/2lb of chicken @ 137.9F - 138.1F in the hot holding unit. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Instructed when reheating potentially hazardous foods, must heat to 165F. Operator discarded 6lbs of denatured foods totaling in value of $50. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found large hole in the wall behind the yogurt machine. Hole is covered with a plastic bag and tape. Must repair hole in the wall with non porous, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.

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

Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Must repair so all drains working properly. Observed strong odor from sinks in rear prep area. Must clean drains to prevent odor. Must maintain same.

MAR 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, rice, etc.) are being prepped and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found large hole in the wall behind the yogurt machine. Hole is covered with a plastic bag and tape. Must repair hole in the wall with non porous, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.

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

Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Must repair so all drains working properly. Observed strong odor from sinks in rear prep area. Must clean drains to prevent odor. Must maintain same.

OCT 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP TOP COOLER: BEANS, 53 DEGREES; STEAK, 52 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 53 DEGREES; TOFU, 46 DEGREES; FISH, 47 DEGREES. APPROX. 8 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $5 WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION: NOTED A BAG OF CHILI BEING REHEATED IN THE WATER WELL OF THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO NOTED WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE WALLS OF THE WATER WELL OF THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE CHILI AND PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT INCLUDE: THE NAME OF THE ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, NET CONTENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS.

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE REHEATING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. OPERATOR STATED THEY USE THE STEAM TABLE TO REHEAT LIQUID-TYPE MENU ITEMS LIKE BEANS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER REHEATING EQUIPMENT TO RAPIDLY REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.

AUG 17
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.

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

DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE WATER DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.

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