APR 19
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARK'S FISH & CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
2660 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 19, 2013 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 62012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 6
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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
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 22011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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SEP 142010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT ENTIRE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2010
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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