Sharks Fish & Chicken
Mixed record — 4 of 9 inspections passed
2024-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 8 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS PROVIDED WITH A HAIR RESTAURANT DURING THE INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND FISH STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUDS AND HALF-SMOKING CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE NEAR THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A STRONG CIGARETTE SMELL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD CIGARETTE BUDS OUT OF ASHTRAYS AND REMOVE CIGARETTES. ALSO, INSTRU...
2023-11-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
2023-10-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER AREA BY LICENSES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR BEHIND THE SHELF NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA, ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEIING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
2022-02-24 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
2021-07-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2021-07-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 18 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH SEVERAL TOWELS IN BASI AND REAR HAND SINK WITH A CUTTING BOARD INSIDE OF BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINK FREE OF ARTICLES.(PRIORITY FOUNDA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE 75.9F.3LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 54.OF..5LB SLICED TOMATO 63.9F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 8LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 60.3F-71.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MU...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .
2019-12-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2019-12-24 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING CLEANER IN THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2019-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED ON MENUS FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED AD...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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