Sharks
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2016
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Score
Sharks appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2011. On Nov 9, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sharks dates to Nov 9, 2016.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT FROM 10/24/2016 NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THERE WAS A FLIER FOR JOBS POSTED IN FRONT OF IT BLOCKING THE SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLIER AND KEEP THE SUMMARY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO SEPARATE THE MOPSINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. IT WAS BEING BLOCKED BY OTHER SIGNS/PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY AND MAKE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PETITIONER TO SEPARATE THE MOPSINK FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE AT 110.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPRAY NOZZLE IS SITTING INSIDE OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SPRAY NOZZLE IS STORED ABOVE THE SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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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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May 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTIAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE 4 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND INSDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CTATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND INSDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME FOR WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. HANDSINK IN WASHROOM IS NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THAT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY (MR WILLIAMS) TO USE THE FOURTH COMPARTMENT OF THE FOUR COMP SINK AS A HANDSINK TO WASH HANDS (TEMPORARILY) UNTIL SINK IS INSTALLED. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED BY MONDAY NOV 14, 2011 TO AVOID FURTHER LEGAL ACTION. INSTRUCTED MR WILLIAMS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOUR COMP SINK IN BETWEEN USES OF WASHING DISHES, THAWING FOODS, AND HANDWASHING TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. VIOLATION DISCUSSED WITH OFFICE. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE PLUMBING.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THREE IN FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. CITATION #H000072140 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR DRAINS WITHOUT THEM BY PREP COOLER AND IN WASHROOM.
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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. PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING WALL AND AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK; PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE.
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May 5, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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 INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. FLOOR UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THREE COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST COVER ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR WASHROOM ON WALL, SEAL HOLE IN WALL OF WASHROOM FROM DOORKNOB, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND PAINT THOSE THAT ARE RUSTED, REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE NOTED IN POOR REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR.
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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 INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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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. REAR STORAGE AREA VERY CLUTTERED AS EXPLAINED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ONCE WORK COMPLETED. REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND USE SINK FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF DISPOSING OF WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND WASTE WATER. STORE WET MOPS WITH MOPHEADS UPWARD TO DRY OR PROVIDE A MOP RACK FOR HANGING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks on file is from Nov 9, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sharks.
Has Sharks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sharks have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sharks 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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