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Sharks Fish & Chicken

March 9, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BRUTE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND FISH COATING FOR FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF WHATS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS.
    code 37
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL. • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEEP FRYERS WITH A VERY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER HOSE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TANK (INFORMED THAT IT OVERFLOWS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. • OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK, WITH MOLD AND BADLY DAMAGED, SOME COVERINGS MISSING. MISSING CEILING COVERINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BADLY STAINED COVERINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED. • OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AROUND THE SYSTEM. • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 2, 2022: 9 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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