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Sharks Fish & Chicken

6046 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2022-12-13
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
UNRATED
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2022-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & 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

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN, FISH) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLER AND MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. OBSERVED ORGANIC BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPEMENT, FRYERS, ETC IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2021-07-21 Pass License
4
minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN TO PREVENT UNWANTED PESTS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS ON VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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