SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHARKS FISH, CHICKEN & PHILLY STEAKS.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

1554 W MARQUETTE RD · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 28, 2024 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since Apr 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 28
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 21
2024
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD SHAKERS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE ON WHEEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON A BAKING PAN ON LOWER SHELF WITH CHEMICAL STORED ON IT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM AND NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.LOOSE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN FREEZER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR NEXT TO OIL FILTER TANK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT ON FOR CURRENT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO MAINTAIN LOGBOOK ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPERATION OF RESTAURANT AND LOTTERY/ VIDEO GAMING AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPERATE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION OR UNNECCESSARY PERSONS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7- 38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIOR TO USE.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE IN PLACE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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