Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2022
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Score
Public records show 24 inspections at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 12, 2022. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken since Apr 12, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 15 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 23 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.
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Aug 27, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 24, 2021
Reinspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE UNAVAILABLE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 13, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 4, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A SOILED APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A SOILED APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INLET & OUTLET OF DRAINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING AND 2 WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 31, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING AND 2 WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Jan 24, 2019
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR RUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT ODORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 22, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, GRILL AND TABLE BELOW THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL BELOW THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Feb 20, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE WALL AND DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK CAN BE USED TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, GRILL AND TABLE BELOW THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON THE FLOOR AND DESK IN THE OFFICE AND CUPS USED AS ASHTRAYS FULL OF CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF THE OFFICE. ALSO OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
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Nov 9, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT, DATE:7/28/16, NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)
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Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38 -012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE A BULB AT ONE FIXTURE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER
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82
Jul 21, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38 -012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 CONPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE A BULB AT ONE FIXTURE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER
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Jan 26, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES FRIED FISH, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Feb 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR OF PREMISES IN THE MEANTIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST BRING UP TO CITY PLUMBING CODE.
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86
Dec 17, 2013
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE HOOD.
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78
Nov 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE OF MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH THE HOOD.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY HAVE GREASE BUIDUP ON THEM.
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86
Feb 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Apr 12, 2022. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Munchies — Sharks Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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