MAR 30
2026
PASSED
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SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 18/100
1734 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed
Failed 8 of 25 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
119
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 232026FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2026
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT TURNING ON WITH THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND A MISSING COLD-WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSIDE OF CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ANY PESTS TRAPS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER (FOOD HANDLER) WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS AND BEARD GUARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED THE POTATO CUTTING MACHINE MOUNTED TO AN UNSEALED WOODEN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO COVER A CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE LID TO COVER CONTAINERS OF FOOD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED SLUSHY MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING SULSHY MACHINES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED BABY CRIB AND A BABY CHAIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES "HE BRINGS HIS KIDS TO THE FACILITY SOMETIMES." INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2600709 DATED 8/26/24; 38 - 6-202.15: THE OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
AUG 262024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AT SCHEDULED TIME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
FEB 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED 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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DUST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES (THE CASHIER AND COOK/MANAGER) NOT WEARING ANY FACE COVERING AS REQUIRE. MUST COMPLY. CITATION ISSUE #7-28-060.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A WRITTEN PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE FOR VACCINTED AND NON-VACCINTED EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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DEC 22021FAILED4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
FAILED
4 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 135.7F) 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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
OCT 142021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST CLEAN AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES AND 10 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES; MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 62021FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2021
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FRONT HAND SINK (66.8F), 3-COMP DISH SINK (68F), 3-COMP (65.8F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (65F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND NEAR THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO ENTRANACE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR, AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #40 (OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT), #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN), #57 (OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2369426 DATED FOR 04/20/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
APR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, COLESLAW) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FILLED SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
APR 82020FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2020
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FONUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 18 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, COLESLAW) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING UNIT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FILLED SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
FEB 222018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. SOME WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (HOT WATER TANK) AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND HALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN SHIELDS INSIDE AND OUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED FRYERS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUL 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE GREASE RECEPITAL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
MAY 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE GREASE RECEPITAL NEAR THE EXIT DOOROF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MAR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (18)OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER THROUGH OUT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PREMISE STILL HAVE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SAME AREA NOTED ON 03-15-16 REPORT #1734231. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MAR 152016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND DISPLAY: FOUND 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.3F AND 25LBS OF CAT FISH AT 50.1F INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF CHICKEN WING STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER AT 51.5F. COOK DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 55LBS OF FOOD AT $250 COST. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER THROUGH OUT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND PHILLY STEAK SANDWHICHES. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT
APR 92015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENED TO CONNTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY,DUE TO GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT
APR 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST VERIFY OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM, AND CLEAN UP ALL THE DEBRIS.
APR 92014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NO PROTECTIVE BARRIERS OR SNEEZE GAURDS PROVIDED FOR THE 2 FRESH FISH DISPLAY CASES, MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOMS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES. MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST VERIFY OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
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