Shark Fish And Chicken

February 6, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTDATED PACKAGED CHEESECAKES WITH SELL BY DATE 1-30-13 DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOR CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154506 ON 8-14-12. 31-INVERT FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION. 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-REPAIR STRIP ON DOOR. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. 37-PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN DISPLAY COOLER.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INVERT FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, POP MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT,(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPAIR STRIPS/SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. REMOVE APRONS AND HAT OFF SODA DISPENSER UNIT, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, ETC.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (TV'S, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, OVENS, SHOES, ETC). SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM SYRUP IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 12 findings recurred.

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