SHARK'S FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2660 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2013.

Last inspected Apr 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,DEEP FRYERS COOLERS,TABLES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE,OLD FOOD.MUST MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found debris/old food on floors and heavy equipment. Must clean/maintain.

JAN 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-HALF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS (90) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 58F-86F IN SIDE DEEP FRYER NOT BEING USED FOR COOKING.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY EMPLOYEES TOTAL COST $50.00. MUST FULLY COOK CHICKEN TO 165F AND MAINTAIN AT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN AND COOLER SHELVES/POP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

JUN 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED COOLER WALK-IN 50*F COOLER TAGGED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CAN BE STORED IN THE WALK-IN MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW.

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN BEING HELD IN COOLER AT 82.2*f TO 78.4*f 20 LBS WERE DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,ALSO RAW FISH 49*F EGGS 55.7*F 2 DOZ, GYROS SAUCE 52.7*F AND COLE SLAW 56.7*F TOTAL 28LBS VALUE $90.00.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLEA AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL COOKING EXTERIOR, COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND FAN GUARD COVERS.DEFROST UP-RIGHT FREEZER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR AND FRONT

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.PREMISES HAS SOME CLUTTER IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

SEP 23
2010
PASS · 0 violations
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SEP 23
2010
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 14
2010
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED/RODENT/INSECT PROOFED- 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTED/RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. CITATION #63186-17 ISSUED.

Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY DATED 02-22-10 NOT POSTED FOR PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW IT.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVES IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, SRY STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON SHELVES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT SANITIZED WATER FOR GENERAL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ALL SOILED LINEN SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BAG FOR LAUNDRY.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. OBSERVED A TUBE IN REAR WALL WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND IS DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE AND BOTTLE AND HAVE UNIT CONNECTED PROPERLY FOR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARDS/COVER FACIAL HAIR OR CUT SO HAIR IS NOT AS LONG.

MAR 17
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2010
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT ENTIRE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2010
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT CENTER OF DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (LICENSES, MSDS SHEETS).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVES IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, SRY STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL UTENSILS LAYING AROUND ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, UNDER GRILL AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR ONTO SHELVES PROVIDED.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON SHELVES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT SANITIZED WATER FOR GENERAL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ALL SOILED LINEN SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BAG FOR LAUNDRY.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. OBSERVED A TUBE IN REAR WALL WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND IS DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE AND BOTTLE AND HAVE UNIT CONNECTED PROPERLY FOR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL.

JAN 21
2010
PASS · 0 violations

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