Sharks Express of Kenwood

Chicago Health Dept

101 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

113

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

Inspection history

SEP 26

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DECLUTTER PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

SEP 19

2024

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED AND/OR HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD ON THE WINDOW SHADE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD IN THE REAR ON BOXES,WALLS AND RACKS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION #7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DECLUTTER PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JUL 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED OR HELD. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ON SITE. NO PICTURES ON PHONE ACCEPTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ALL FOOD CONTACT IN ALL AREAS OF PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DEEP CLEAN OF ALL AREAS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MUST REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON PROPER STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS WORN WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING ALL ALONG REAR AREA OF STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO MOP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TANK IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2023

FAIL 19 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED OR HELD. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK AT MAIN PREP AREA IS OBSTRUCTED WITH LARGE GARBAGE CANS, BUCKET OF STAGNET WATER AND OTHER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SO I COULD WASH MY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-030(C) CITTION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND PREP COOLER IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW FISH 56.7, RAW SHRIMP 55.3, RAW CHICKEN 45.8, ETC... ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. $800.00 100 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE NOT MAINTAINING 41.0 0R BELOW. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.6 DEGREES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED COOLER RETURNED TO PROPER TEMPERATURE BY END OF INSPECTION. COOLER MAY NOW BE USED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMAETLY 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN WINDOW SILE THATS IS SEEN AT THE STREET (COMPLAINT) DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK, UNDER 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND FRYERS, ALONG FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MUST REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON PROPER STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS WORN WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING ALL ALONG REAR AREA OF STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO MOP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TANK IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 16

2022

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN REAR NEAR DRY STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2555842, DATE 5/16/22. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION: #38 OBSERVED 1/3 GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 16

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/3 GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED (TURNS ON, BUT DOES NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF); OBSERVED WASH CLOTH TIED AROUND BASE OF FAUCET AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OF LEAK. MUST REMOVE. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 9

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER, OR IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531686, DATED 9/21/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #47 OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND AT BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTSS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND AT BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTSS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2021

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENROLL FOR THE RECERTIFICATION CLASS AND HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES AND GNATS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DRIP PANS UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 13

2020

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED FISH AND CHICKEN PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

DEC 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES, OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLE SLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

APR 15

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. MAY NOT USE GARBAGE OR GROCERY BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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