Sharks Fish & Chicken

September 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CLEANING EQUIPMENT, MOPPING FLOOR AND PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP BETWEEN TAKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT WASHBOWL AND EXPOSED SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER CASH REGISTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 158.6F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #413848 ON 9-23-10 30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 31 INVERT CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AD PLASTIC FORKS TO POROTECT FROMM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, ETC. 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. 34 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENTALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. 35. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREA. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. 41 STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE CIGARETTE BURN MARKS ON SHELVES, STOOLS, DESK, ETC IN PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINETS UNDER SINKS, DESKS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS (CIGARETTE ASHES).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR BULK CONTAINERS. REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER UTILITY SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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: REPAIR SPRING ON WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 23, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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