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Sharks Fish & Chicken

3900 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)

Out of business · as of Dec 27, 2024

Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on December 27, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 27, 2024 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service manager without valid certification.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and grease on the lighting under the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain replace as needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager certification on site for food service manager. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certification on site for new employee. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and grease on the lighting under the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain replace as needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certification on site for new employee. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical12 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service manager without valid certification.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site for food service staff during inspection. Instructed to provide signed copies for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit or policy on site for responding to events that may occur within facility on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap or hand drying provisions provided for the handwashing sink in the front food prep area. Instructed and informed that it must be provided at all times and maintained in good working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Approx 15-20 in toilet room located in the rear of the facility. Approx 20 in the office in the rear. Approx 10-15 in the rear near the hot water unit and approx 5 droppings inside one of the deep fryers being stored in the rear of the facility. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service with proof of service log by the return inspection date of 3/9/2022, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler with a build up of standing liquid from food spillage. The walk in freezer with a build up of debris on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain both areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust and grease on the lighting under the hood ventilation system. Instructed to clean and maintain replace as needed.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager certification on site for food service manager. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certification on site for new employee. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of smoking on site in the rear office and on the floor of the rear just outside the office. The floor was being used as an ashtray with ashes everywhere, a smoking device with something in it on the desk and butts on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain and informed that it is a direct violation to smoke in public places. 7-32-015 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 62)

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

  4. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report dated 02/04/2021 not corrected: #57 observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous summary report not posted for public view. Priority foundation. 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with certified manager certificate unavailable during preparation and serving of tcs foods (fish and chicken)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous previous priority foundation violation from report dated 08/13/2021 not corrected: #47 must remove rust from lid of grease trap. #55 must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout rear area & missing wall panel and wall base in toilet room,damaged floor tiles in rear area and holes in walls where needed. #57 observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain. Priority. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food on walk in freezer floor. All food products must be elevated 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination from premises.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago certified manager certificate on site while tcs foods fish and chicken are prepared. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous summary report not posted for public view. Priority foundation. 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at front prep handwashing sink and employee washroom handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks must be maintained at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no papertowels or other hand drying provision in employee washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Combined with above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper temperatures inside prep cooler in front prep area: chicken (51.4f) and fish (51.4f). Instructed to discard approximately 60 pounds of food products at a cost of $300. All cold foods must be held at 41f or below at all times. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler maintaining improper ambient air temperature of 47.8f. Cooler is tagged for re-inspection. All food has been discarded. Instructed to use walk in cooler until re-inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer to measure internal temperatures of food. Must provide stem thermometer to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 gnats throughout facility near 3 compartment sink, around walk in cooler, and front prep area. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food on walk in freezer floor. All food products must be elevated 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination from premises.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report dated 02/04/2021 not corrected: #47 must remove rust from lid of grease trap. #55 must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout rear area & missing wall panel and wall base in toilet room,damaged floor tiles in rear area and holes in walls where needed. #57 observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout rear area & missing wall panel and wall base in toilet room,damaged floor tiles in rear area and holes in walls where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED MEAT SLICER SITTING ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TOILET.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN WHERE THERE AREA SOILED WET TOWELS AND SCRUBBERS.MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AND CLEAN.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A SOILED APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEE.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INLET & OUTLET OF DRAINS.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED & USED COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHUSHIE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks water temperature at front prep area at 63.1f,rear hand sink at 64.2f.must have at a minimum of 100.0f for hand washing.hot running water was restored at 11:03 a.m.must provide and maintain hot water on premises at all times .(cos)(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on unused meat slicer sitting on rear storage shelf,on floor next to toilet.appx. 25 or more live small flies flying around premises and inside of mopsink basin where there area soiled wet towels and scrubbers.must remove items from sink and clean.must remove mice droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/26/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler wearing a soiled apron.must provide clean aprons for employee.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap,remove tape wrapped around pipes at 3- compartment sink inlet & outlet of drains.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food dberis build up from fryer cabinets,unused & used coolers,shelving units,prep tables,,service counter shelves,fryer cabinets,exterior of food storage containers,shushie machine,exterior of garbage can.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sinks in poor repair.observed rear hand washing sink not maintained,missing drainline pipes and hanging from wall and toilet room hand sink missing faucet handle and faucet hanging inside of sink basin.must repair or replace plumbing to be in good working order.instructed to use additional sinks on site for hand washing.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal.observed grease trap at 3- compartment sink backing up from topside of lid and along side with foul smelling water pooling onto floor and tape wrapped around inlet and outlet of air gaps and water dripping from around those areas.manager cleaned grease trap and affected areas during inspection.instructed to still have a license plumber to service grease trap.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout rear area & missing wall panel and wall base in toilet room,damaged floor tiles in rear area and holes in walls where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from light fixtures and ceiling tiles in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls and doors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up from floors throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink handle in the toilet room loose and the hand washing sink drain pipe leaking in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls, floors, shelves, cooking equipment,and inside and outside of coolers with accumulation of grease build up and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 ceiling tiles in the dish washing area missing and 2 water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing solution testing device on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink handle in the toilet room loose and the hand washing sink drain pipe leaking in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 ceiling tiles in the dish washing area missing and 2 water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls, floors, shelves, cooking equipment,and inside and outside of coolers with accumulation of grease build up and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dry storage shevling to remove debris and/or rust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the 3 compartment sink sprayer and at the faucet of the exposed hand at the front prep area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain grease trap to prevent odors.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink to remove grease, spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the hood and filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted missing and damage light shields. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirments or citation will follow.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  13. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.