SEP 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS EXPRESS OF KENWOOD.
BEAT. 18/100
101 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 26, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEP 192024FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2024
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUL 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262023FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 162022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 162022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 92022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER, OR IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142021FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2021
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DRIP PANS UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAY 132020FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2020
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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.
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APR 15
2016
PASSED
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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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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