SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHAN FOOD.

EAT. 88/100

5060 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. NO MILK CRATES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST BE DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR KITCHEN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 11
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN IT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GAPS AROUND THE PIPES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES SMOOTHLY AND TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

JUL 20
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEAT AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PLASTIC WRAP USED AS DRAIN STOPPERS IN THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL AND TILES IN MEAT AREA NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED TILES AND CRACKED FRP/WALLBOARD. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WALL PANELS AND TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FEB 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON TOP SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SWING KITCHEN DOORS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS/FOOD,INCLUDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(REAR KITCHEN), ALSO AT SWING KITCHEN DOORS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES SOAKED WITH OIL AT DRY FOOD STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO MUST REMOVE PIECE OF WOOD HOLDING UP PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE STORED ON SHELVES AND BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .REPAIR CAUSE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AREA BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SHELF. REPLLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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OCT 16
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE IN MEAT PREP/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATION AND WALK IN COOLER UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE USE BY DATE ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MANY SPICES STORED WITHOUT A LABEL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM WHEN HELD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT COUNTER AND FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH FOOD NAME, BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGRIDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF GLASS WATER CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS BEING USED AS SHELVES IN FOOD MART AREA TO STORE DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL BOARDS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN MEAT/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN MEAT/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MANY CARD BOARD BOXES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE MIXER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

NOTED STAIN CEILING TILES AT THE MEAT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED ONE NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE PREP AREA WITH SERVICE COOLER (USED MOSTLY FOR YOGURT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINKS.....NOTED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP.

MAY 2
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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