SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NEW SHARKS FISH AND CHICKEN INC..

BEAT. 18/100

7122 S VINCENNES AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2024 · passed

Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -THE GRAY CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THICK FLOUR/DIRT. -THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. -THE LARGE GRAY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE MOPSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. SINK IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND CLUTTER FREE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

FEB 27
2024
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -THE GRAY CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THICK FLOUR/DIRT. -THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. -THE LARGE GRAY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE MOPSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. SINK IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND CLUTTER FREE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581567 DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #48-OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ONLY ABLE TO REACH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET HEAD WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FAUCET HEAD TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

SEP 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 52.1F WITH NON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS BREAD AND HOT PEPPERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SODAS STORED INSIDE AT 46.8F, AND A TWO DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NON TCS BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE AT 55.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ONLY ABLE TO REACH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET HEAD WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FAUCET HEAD TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH/SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAY 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PREP/DISH WASHING,LOBBY AREAS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES (BOXES) STORED IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 14
2020
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT MOTOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF REACH IN COOLER ,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPING.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST ADJUST FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PREP/DISH WASHING,LOBBY AREAS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES (BOXES) STORED IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356414 1/9/20 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.(HAMBURGERS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-42-090)

JAN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.(HAMBURGERS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

iolation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PREP/DISH WASHING,LOBBY AREAS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 2
2020
FAILED
22 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.(HAMBURGERS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK AND NEXT TO MOPS & BROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/2/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST ADJUST FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES(PREP/DISH WASHING,LOBBY AREAS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN LOBBY AREA AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES (BOXES) STORED IN BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed excessive dust accumulation along pipes behind cooking equipment. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Bare wood installed on rear wall of 3 compartment sink. Must seal wood for non porous easily cleanable.

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

Stained/damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility and in employee restroom. Must repair/replace and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Front prep/cook line area hand sink slow draining. Must repair and maintain.

JUN 7
2018
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed raw fish (potentially hazardous food) in a pan in 3 compartment sink at improper temperature of 63.5F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 45 mice droppings in rear of facility in the following areas: on the floor of the walk in cooler (used for dry storage); on floors in rear dish area; and on the floor near back door. Instructed must remove all mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Operator could not provide recent pest control invoice or log book. Instructed must obtain commercial pest control service from IDPH approved company. Instructed must provide proof of service and log book, available for review at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Observed cardboard used as a barrier along back of prep table, and under icee machines. Instructed cardboard is not permitted for use. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must remove.

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

Observed excessive dust accumulation along pipes behind cooking equipment. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

DEC 1
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO MEAT SLICER WORN BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES. RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, SECURED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS NOT CLEAN. ALSO UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES (TOILET ROOM DOOR, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, OFFICE), AND TOILET ROOM LIGHT SWITCH COVER NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS AND WORN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED (2), 2LB BAGS OF RAW PACKAGED BEEF ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AT 64.8 F DEGREES. MANAGER STATED HE LEFT OUT OVER NIGHT TO THAW OUT. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING AND REMINDED THAT COLD FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 40F DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 4LBS, AND APPROX. VALVUE $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BACK DOOR IN THE FORM OF EMPTY CONTAINERS.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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