Shark

700 E 100Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Shark has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Apr 22, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Shark dates to Apr 22, 2013.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WATER HEATER ROOM.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
86
Apr 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WATER HEATER ROOM.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
78
Jul 26, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
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Jan 12, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shark on file is from Apr 22, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shark?

Across the inspection record, “food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shark.

Has Shark's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shark have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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