Sharks Fish & Chicken

February 24, 2023 · 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-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 0.0 PPM'S.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (PLASTIC LARGE BINS , LIDS AND TONGS WITH A CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER RINSING DISHES WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND PLACING THEM ON ABOVE RACK TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED LEGS & THIGHS 81.3F.4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 71.4F AND 7LBS. COOKED WINGLETTS 64.2F IN PLASTIC BINS AND BOXES ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 14LBS. $27.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE APPX.10 BLOCKS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE (POISON)SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT BOX IN CORNER NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE POISON.MUST STORE IN A ENCLOSED BAIT STATION AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(COS)
code 28
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN PIPES AND WALL ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAME.APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF FOOD AND POP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT STATION NEAR MOP SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR AREA,OFFICE AREA- ALONG DESK AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER SAME.APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND LOCK ON SAME,3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. • OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES AND CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE THAT MATCHES THE SANITIZING TEST KIT (QUATERNARY) THAT WILL BE USED TO SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND WATER TANK,BEHIND GREASE FILTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM AROUND PIPES AT WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. • MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500287 4/15/21 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.#55- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.#55-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 15, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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