Blue Shark Fish & Chicken

5257 S Ashland Ave Unit A, Chicago, IL 60609

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 1, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 1, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Blue Shark Fish & Chicken is from Jun 1, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 1, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 27, 2011

License

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,46.9F,52F,48F. MUST REPAIR,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.2ND FAUCET MISSING AT 3-COMP SINK AT SPRAYER,MUST INSTALL.

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. MUST INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND 1-COMP SINK. ALSO TISSUE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WIC,WIF.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LARGE PIZZA OVEN NOT FITTING UNDER VENTILATION HOOD MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNSED EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING OR USING FROM PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Shark Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Shark Fish & Chicken on file is from Jun 1, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Blue Shark Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Shark Fish & Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Shark Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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