AUG 21
2014
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
7828 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2014 · passed
5 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 182014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FACILITIES EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN NOT MAINTAINED.FRONT PREP HAND SINK COLD WATER NOT WORKING,AND REAR HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE NEXT TO WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR BOTH HAND SINKS TO HAVE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY MOP WATER BUCKET.MUST REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER AND PROPERLY STORE MOP.CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP BUCKET.
MAY 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND NEARBY SHELVING AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE TIRE AND BOXES AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 252013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR. MUST LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINKS. MUST CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF STORE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING IN PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT REAR AND ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN.
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SEP 42012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND 160LB OF SPOILED CHICKEN WINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH THE FRESH FISH AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM UNIT AND DISCARD. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(B)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 74.1F-INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND TO KEEP PRODUCT REFRIGERATED AND LABELED WITH TIME PREPPED ON CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MAY 312012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD & BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAUCETS ON EXPOSED & HAND WASHING SINKS, PREP TABLES & STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD, FILTERS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIORS ANS EXTERIORS OF COOLERS, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, DOORS & THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST. SECURE AND SEAL CRACK AT TOP SECTION OF EXPOSED HAND SINK TO WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TIGHTEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH 3RD SECTION(FAR RIGHT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD & BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAUCETS ON EXPOSED & HAND WASHING SINKS, PREP TABLES & STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD, FILTERS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIORS ANS EXTERIORS OF COOLERS, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, DOORS & THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TIGHTEN STOPPER UNDERNEATH 3RD SECTION(FAR RIGHT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(XEROX COPY ON THE WALL)-MUST PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND POST SAME-CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD & BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAUCETS ON EXPOSED & HAND WASHING SINKS, PREP TABLES & STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD, FILTERS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIORS ANS EXTERIORS OF COOLERS, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, DOORS & THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
JUL 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED, NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD & BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAUCETS ON EXPOSED & HAND WASHING SINKS, PREP TABLES & STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD, FILTERS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIORS ANS EXTERIORS OF COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM, DOORS & THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MAR 82010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SREVED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012/COURT DATE:APRIL 22,2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112.HOOOO60401-13
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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE 3-COMP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-FREEZER.
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