Sharks Fish & Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers/employees in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

     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: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler are rusty. Instructed to remove the rust from the racks and maintain. -must recaulk around the hand washing sink in the front prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers in the front prep area with dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The front hand washing sink, the storage racks in the rear prep and lower surface of the reach in freezer with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The following sinks have leaks: the front hand washing sink at the pipe. The 3-compartment sink underneath the compartment closest to the hand washing sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The toilet room needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain the toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, walk in cooler/freezer and under/around the cooking equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -must clean and maintain the vent in the toilet room. Remove thick dirt and dust build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing rubber coving under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide/reattach to lower wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 30, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers/employees in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

     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: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler are rusty. Instructed to remove the rust from the racks and maintain. -must recaulk around the hand washing sink in the front prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers in the front prep area with dirt, dust and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The front hand washing sink, the storage racks in the rear prep and lower surface of the reach in freezer with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The following sinks have leaks: the front hand washing sink at the pipe. The 3-compartment sink underneath the compartment closest to the hand washing sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The toilet room needs to be cleaned. Instructed to clean and maintain the toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, walk in cooler/freezer and under/around the cooking equipment with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -must clean and maintain the vent in the toilet room. Remove thick dirt and dust build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing rubber coving under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide/reattach to lower wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2570995 dated 02/08/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -#48 4-301.12 observed all three mechanical sink stoppers in disrepair at the three-compartment sink. The water is not able to be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair or provide three sink stoppers so that the water can be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink. -#55 6-501.114 observed the use of broken-down cardboard boxes throughout the facility on the floors in the front food prep area and on the shelving units through the facility. Instructed to remove all cardboard boxes from the floors and shelving units. Suggested to use appropriate non-slip mats on the floors and make the shelving units surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain. -#57 2-102.13 observed no food…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Feb 8, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     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: 3-307.11 observed the scoops in the dry storage containers in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area soiled and not mainted, with the handle to the scoop making contact with the dry food item. Instructed to clean said scoops more frequently and prevent the scoops from contaminating the food item and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed all three mechanical sink stoppers in disrepair at the three-compartment sink. The water is not able to be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair or provide three sink stoppers so that the water can be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed the receptacle inside the employee toilet room without a lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the use of broken-down cardboard boxes throughout the facility on the floors in the front food prep area and on the shelving units through the facility. Instructed to remove all cardboard boxes from the floors and shelving units. Suggested to use appropriate non-slip mats on the floors and make the shelving units surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed in the employee toilet room the mechanical ventilation system in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     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 certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. 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: 2-102.13 observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Feb 1, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation.must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed, improper hand cleaning procedure; food handler rinsed their hands with gloves on and then began to prepare ready to eat foods (chicken and fires). The same food handler didn't wash their hands before preparing foods (chicken), after coming from the outdoor garbage area. Instructed manager must properly wash hands after any possible source of contamination. Aslo, instructed to remove gloves and then properly wash bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing the required handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed that pest control log book is missing required information. Missing record of most recent visits (the last service report was dated from 12/09/2021), missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all up to date, required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38.020 (c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     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 the scoops in the dry storage containers in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area soiled and not mainted, with the handle to the scoop making contact with the dry food item. Instructed to clean said scoops more frequently and prevent the scoops from contaminating the food item and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed all three mechanical sink stoppers in disrepair at the three-compartment sink. The water is not able to be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair or provide three sink stoppers so that the water can be maintained inside the basins of the three-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the receptacle inside the employee toilet room without a lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the use of broken-down cardboard boxes throughout the facility on the floors in the front food prep area and on the shelving units through the facility. Instructed to remove all cardboard boxes from the floors and shelving units. Suggested to use appropriate non-slip mats on the floors and make the shelving units surfaces smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the employee toilet room the mechanical ventilation system in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/03/2021, report #2501049 #49 must clean the interior shelving of all prep coolers to remove spills and debris. Also, clean exterior of the bulk storage container to remove debris. #56 instructed manager to clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. 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's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. May 3, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the interior door of the front prep cooler is in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

     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 the interior shelving of all prep coolers to remove spills and debris. Also clean exterior of the bulk storage container to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at the 3 compartment sink. Must install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall base covering in the front prep area. Must 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: Floors inside the walk cooler needs cleaning to remove spills and debris underneath the shelving.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used