LEMON SHARK.
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 302019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
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
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AN IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
Observed cracked door gaskets on 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to replace/repair. Maintain at all times.
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.
Observed no thermometer in 1 door juice cooler. Instructed manager to provide.
FEB 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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
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)
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 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
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.
AUG 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
AUG 172015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.
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.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
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