SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

2027 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed

17 of 28 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
17 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FRYERS.

OCT 17
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED WORN GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE

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

METAL SHELVING RACKS IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING AT AIR CONDITIONING VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 5
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED KNOB MISSING ON RIGHT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 28
2023
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND LOCK ON SAME,3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ,STAINED CEILING TILES.BEHIND GREASE FILTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500287 4/15/21 NOT CORRECTED-#55-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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FEB 24
2023
FAILED
18 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 0.0 PPM'S.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (PLASTIC LARGE BINS , LIDS AND TONGS WITH A CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER RINSING DISHES WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND PLACING THEM ON ABOVE RACK TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED LEGS & THIGHS 81.3F.4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 71.4F AND 7LBS. COOKED WINGLETTS 64.2F IN PLASTIC BINS AND BOXES ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 14LBS. $27.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE APPX.10 BLOCKS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE (POISON)SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT BOX IN CORNER NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE POISON.MUST STORE IN A ENCLOSED BAIT STATION AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(COS)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN PIPES AND WALL ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAME.APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF FOOD AND POP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT STATION NEAR MOP SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR AREA,OFFICE AREA- ALONG DESK AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER SAME.APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND LOCK ON SAME,3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES AND CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE THAT MATCHES THE SANITIZING TEST KIT (QUATERNARY) THAT WILL BE USED TO SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND WATER TANK,BEHIND GREASE FILTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM AROUND PIPES AT WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500287 4/15/21 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.#55- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.#55-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

APR 15
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

APR 7
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING / PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PC FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

SEP 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE.

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE ENCRUSTED RACKS IN REFRIGERATORS OF PREP AREA.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

DEC 12
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT UPON INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING INSPECTION,CDI.

JUN 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKMWHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM THE SHELVES IN THE COOKING LINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP. AND MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT COOKING LINE AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR DDOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING

JUL 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH CRATES IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

DEC 18
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

JUL 13
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OPERATIONG WITHOUT A CERFIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MAR 9
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#920446 DATE 02-03-2014(32)PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AT WALL BASE

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

APR 14
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT( INCLUDING GREASY BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 3
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT( INCLUDING GREASY BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE PIPE FOR WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A BUS PAN, MUST PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER.

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 14
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

MAY 15
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNIT AT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F OR LESS.MUST REPAIR UNIT,CONTACT CDPH TO HAVE TAGGED REMOVED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER.BANANA PUDDING 52.1F,COLE SLAW-50.1F,MAC SALAD 50.1F,CHEESE CAKE-50.8F,SPAGHETTI-54.1F,WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.TOTAL COST$85.00-(4-SPAGHETTI,10-COLESLAW,10-MAC SALAD,19 CHEESECAKES,24-BANANA PUDDINGS)-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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

EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD ,AND SERVING FOOD/FISH, ON PREMISES WITH EXPIRED FOOD SANITATION FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE 9/11/2010. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. PREMISES MUST OPERATE BUSINESS WHEN PREPARING FOOD WITH VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MINORSanitation
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 INSTALL TOWEL AND TISSUE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

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