5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2010, 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken has 18 inspections in the public record. 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Jan 11, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken is from Jan 11, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BASES, AND GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR RECYCLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE, BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT STORAGE, BEHIND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ALONG DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVES IN FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WINDOW IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ON DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE 2 DOOR CHICKEN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 1, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 15, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING/DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 12, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER BY CASHIER STATION MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITINAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE SPAGHETTI 50F,COLE SLAW 50F,BANANA PUDDING-50.5F,CHEESECAKES-50F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 65LBS/COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM TABLES NOT CLEAN,OLD FOOD,ETC. MUST CLEAN.OWNER CLEANED TABLES SEATS DURING INSPECTION-CDI.
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Dec 23, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED RAW CHICKEN PIECES IN CONTAINER OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.2-56.5 F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. COST $13.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LEFT, 2-DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF FROZEN CHILLERS MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED UNUSED DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT(SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS). CLEAN/PAINT/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 20, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN AND OR PAINT STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.CLEAN AND OR PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AND THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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 THEROMEMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR, AND THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER). ALL ITEMS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Dec 13, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
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Nov 10, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 11, 2018. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken.
Has 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 5 Star Chicken & Fish — Shark Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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