SUPER SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

8306 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PREPACKED FISH FILLETS THAWING IN CRAYO VACUMN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGING TO THAW. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZINF SOULUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTIG BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET FACILITIES IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUJIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELS, OPENINGS IN WALLS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS, STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAR 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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)

Critical Documentation & Training

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 (COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED FISH & COLE SLAW)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:50 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS & TIGHS AT (97.9F-106.3F) IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON ROLLING CART.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 3LBS. $15.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 88.5F IN A BUSS PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 8LBS. $20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR LARGE DESSERT COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER .PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING CHEST FREEZER,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAAND UNUSED COOLER FROM TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL PANEL & WALL BASES,STAINED AND LOOSE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND UTLITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

OCT 5

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (SLICED TOMATOES, ITALAIN BEEF). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA AND UTLITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 5

2020

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 3 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OCT 29

2020

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED COOK LEAVE FACILITY AND GO TO PARKING LOT, ONCE COOK RETURNED HE PROCEEDED TO WASH HIS HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A HANDWASHING SINK AND MAY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPERATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 3 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JAN 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP INCLUDING: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FRONT AREA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JAN 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. -

JAN 15

2019

FAIL 22 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER 6-301.11. 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PREPACKAGED COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED COLESLAW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (OYSTERS IN A CONTAINER) BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STAGNENT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS USE PROPER THAWING METHODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (WATER NOT EXCEEDING 70F AND PRODUCT NOT EXCEEDING 41F DURING THAWING PROCESS) TEMPERATURE OF TCS PRODUCT WAS 38F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER PLACED TCS PRODUCT IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLESLAW REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES BOTH COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOOD CONTAINERS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (SEASON SALT, BREADING) IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT FOR ALL FOODS AND SEASONINGS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TCS FOODS (COLESLAW) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING EGGS, DAIRY AND NUTS THAT ARE FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY; ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY SINK/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE STORAGE TANK AND IN THE REAR BY THE STORAGE ROOMS AND UTILITY SINK AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 7/12/16 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST A MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

JUL 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575950 DATE 9/22/15:(45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE INSIDE GREASE TANK AND FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

SEP 22

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

JUN 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE AT HAND SINK AT DEEP FRYER COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

JUL 18

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2012

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES,IE COLE SLAW-46.8F,SPAGHETTI-47.F,46.8F, IN COOLER ,COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN DEEP FRYER BASKET AT 100.7F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW,HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A.-APPROX 20LBS CHICKEN,COST $22.00 /SPAGHETTI,COLE SLAW-1LBS $7.00.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF 41 RODENT DROPPINGS-MICE,ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR,AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR-1/4 INCH GAP.MUST REPAIR DOOR,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

NOV 3

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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