Chicago
18
BEAT

Sharks Fish & Chicken

101 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 22 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
22
9 passed
Last Inspected
2015-01-21
Pass Rate
41%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 9 inspections (2015, 2014, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Other serious 17×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
2015-01-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385877 1/12/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN HOT WATER TANK AND GREASE RECEPTOR AND FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES WITH PROPER INFO.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CANS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN,ALL PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS .

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS,TOILET ROOM,FLOOR ALONG WINDOWS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SHELVING UNITS AND SERVICE COUNTER.ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZ...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE INFO

2015-01-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT AT 47.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVALIABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTATE AFT...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS COLE SLAW 44.5F-46.9F,ASSORTED DESSERTS BANANA PUDDING 46.5F-47.1F,PEACH COBBLER 44.1F-45.9F,RED VELVET CAKE PARFAIT 44.7F-45.8F,OREO PARFAIT 45.4F-46...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK,UNUSED COOLER,MOPSINK,LEDGES OF FRYERS,IN BOXES ON FLOOR ALONG WINDOW,UNDER CRATES NEAR REAR DOOR,IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO FRONT ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CANS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN,ALL PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS .

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS,TOILET ROOM,FLOOR ALONG WINDOWS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SHELVING UNITS AND SERVICE COUNTER.ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE INFO.

2014-02-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LEAK FROM WASHROOM CEILING AND REPAIR HOLES, REPLACE DAMAGED ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2014-02-10 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN WASHROOM INOPERABLE. SINK IS OFF OF WALL AND ON FLOOR OF WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. TO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2014-02-06 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

2014-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 14, 2013 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TA...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

2014-01-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. ADVISED TO CALL ECONOMY TO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THIS MONTH. PREVIOUS VISIT WAS DECEMBER 11, 2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 14, 2013 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABL...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

2013-02-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET,THE SINK AND THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WASTE GR...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM.

2013-02-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITA...

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVING RACKS, ON STORAGE CART,IN STORAGE BINS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,ON LEDGES AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS A...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,FISH) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET,THE SINK AND THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WASTE ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM.

2012-10-26 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE POOLING WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.

2012-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2012-05-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON GREASE TRAP, 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR 3-COMP SINK, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, INSIDE WOODEN BOX NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AR...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-01-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INS...

2012-01-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. HUMAN FECES, EMPTY GREASE AND SALAD DRESSING CONTAINERS, TRASH AND...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN...

2011-11-17 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.

2011-06-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2011-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (CHICKEN,FISH)

2011-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

ON 2-7-2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45PM OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM RE...

2011-01-11 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-01-05 Fail License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RAW WOOD PLATFORM IN PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION. MUST PAINT OR SEAL PLATFORM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)

2010-12-23 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS MUST BE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

serious Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST PROPERLY ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)

2010-12-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS MUST BE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER MULTI USE UTENSIL SANITITATION.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE GROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO CLOSE LID PREVENTING THE RECEPTACLE FROM BEING INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOS...

serious Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST PROPERLY ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON WATER FOUNTAIN IN REAR. ALSO PROVIDE SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN WATER FOUNTAIN AND MOP SINK. (SPLASH GUARD MUST B...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)

100
Tacos El Pastor 53
99
Taco Bell
56
Insomnia Cookies
57
Wingers
44
Light House

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