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Big Sharks

2553 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2015
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Big Sharks three times, with records going back to 2010. Big Sharks was last inspected on Apr 21, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Big Sharks is from Apr 21, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Big Sharks' 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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ATR PREPARED AND SERVES SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAD GREASE BUILD-UP AND CEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND REPLACE A CEILING TILE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANSLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jun 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY COLD WATER,NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING,RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.HOT WATER NOW PROVIDED- SUPV CONTACTED-CDI
7
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(IE IT BEEF,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES).MANAGER ON SITE DUTY CERTIFICATE POSTED,EXPIRED NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:CUTTING BOARD ON SHELF,WOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF SPICE STORAGE CABINET(UNUSED OVEN).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.ALSO FAUCET HANDLE HARD TO OPEN AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS/FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS AND FRONT COUNTER SURFACE.
33
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
34
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK FAUCET.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Sharks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Sharks on file is from Apr 21, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Sharks?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Sharks.

Has Big Sharks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Sharks have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Sharks 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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