APR 28
2023
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH AND GRILL.
BEAT. 39/100
5053 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 212023FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2023
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 42022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED TWO COOLING UNITS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING. ONE WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS HELD AND THE OTHER WITH THE LIDS JUST ACROSS FROM THE STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO WORKING STATUS OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NEW MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL RISK ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
MAR 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
knives wedged between cooler and prep table, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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JUL 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPRED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVER THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-18 REPORT #2222756. #58: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42.090.
OCT 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
SEP 212018FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
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