Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2024
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Score
Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken has been inspected 35 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DECLUTTER PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 19, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED AND/OR HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD ON THE WINDOW SHADE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD IN THE REAR ON BOXES,WALLS AND RACKS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION #7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DECLUTTER PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED OR HELD. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ON SITE. NO PICTURES ON PHONE ACCEPTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTACT IN ALL AREAS OF PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DEEP CLEAN OF ALL AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MUST REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON PROPER STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS WORN WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING ALL ALONG REAR AREA OF STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO MOP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TANK IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE NOT MAINTAINING 41.0 0R BELOW. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.6 DEGREES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED COOLER RETURNED TO PROPER TEMPERATURE BY END OF INSPECTION. COOLER MAY NOW BE USED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER IN MAIN COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW FISH 56.7, RAW SHRIMP 55.3, RAW CHICKEN 45.8, ETC... ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. $800.00 100 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT MAIN PREP AREA IS OBSTRUCTED WITH LARGE GARBAGE CANS, BUCKET OF STAGNET WATER AND OTHER CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SO I COULD WASH MY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-030(C) CITTION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMAETLY 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN WINDOW SILE THATS IS SEEN AT THE STREET (COMPLAINT) DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK, UNDER 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND FRYERS, ALONG FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED OR HELD. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTACT IN ALL AREAS OF PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DEEP CLEAN OF ALL AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MUST REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND STORE AT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON PROPER STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS WORN WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN WITH LID NEEDED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEING STORED IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS ALONG MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING ALL ALONG REAR AREA OF STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO MOP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TANK IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN REAR NEAR DRY STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2555842, DATE 5/16/22. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION: #38 OBSERVED 1/3 GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 16, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/3 GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED (TURNS ON, BUT DOES NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF); OBSERVED WASH CLOTH TIED AROUND BASE OF FAUCET AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OF LEAK. MUST REMOVE. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 9, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531686, DATED 9/21/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #47 OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND AT BOTTOMS OF FRYERS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTSS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED (TURNS ON, BUT DOES NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF); OBSERVED WASH CLOTH TIED AROUND BASE OF FAUCET AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OF LEAK. MUST REMOVE. MUST MAKE ALL NECCESSARY REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER, OR IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND AT BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTSS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES AND GNATS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENROLL FOR THE RECERTIFICATION CLASS AND HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND AT BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DRIP PANS UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTSS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 13, 2020
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED FISH AND CHICKEN PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 12, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES, OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLE SLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Apr 15, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. MAY NOT USE GARBAGE OR GROCERY BAGS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS CAULK AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jan 21, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385877 1/12/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN HOT WATER TANK AND GREASE RECEPTOR AND FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER IS REMOVING DROPPINGS,CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREA AND REPAIRING THE DOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-020).
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES WITH PROPER INFO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CANS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN,ALL PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,TOILET ROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS .
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS,TOILET ROOM,FLOOR ALONG WINDOWS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SHELVING UNITS AND SERVICE COUNTER.ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE INFO
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Jan 12, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY UNIT AT 47.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVALIABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTATE AFTER THE INSPECTION THE AIR TEMPEARTURE NOW IS 29.6F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS COLE SLAW 44.5F-46.9F,ASSORTED DESSERTS BANANA PUDDING 46.5F-47.1F,PEACH COBBLER 44.1F-45.9F,RED VELVET CAKE PARFAIT 44.7F-45.8F,OREO PARFAIT 45.4F-46.1F.A BUSS PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 68.9F ON ROLLING CART.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 22LBS. $86(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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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 EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK,UNUSED COOLER,MOPSINK,LEDGES OF FRYERS,IN BOXES ON FLOOR ALONG WINDOW,UNDER CRATES NEAR REAR DOOR,IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED COOKIES.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GARBAGE CANS,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PERSONAL FAN,ALL PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,TOILET ROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS .
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS,TOILET ROOM,FLOOR ALONG WINDOWS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SHELVING UNITS AND SERVICE COUNTER.ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE INFO.
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Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LEAK FROM WASHROOM CEILING AND REPAIR HOLES, REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 10, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN WASHROOM INOPERABLE. SINK IS OFF OF WALL AND ON FLOOR OF WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. TOILET IN WASHROOM IS WORKING AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST, SOME VENTS STAINED; REMOVE STAINS BY CLEANING OR PAINTING, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 14, 2013 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS, #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST NOTED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
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86
Jan 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. ADVISED TO CALL ECONOMY TO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THIS MONTH. PREVIOUS VISIT WAS DECEMBER 11, 2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 14, 2013 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS, #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST NOTED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.
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Feb 22, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET,THE SINK AND THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVING RACKS, ON STORAGE CART,IN STORAGE BINS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,ON LEDGES AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,FISH) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST,FINGER PRINTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET,THE SINK AND THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND AREA RUGS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM.
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Oct 26, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON GREASE TRAP, 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR 3-COMP SINK, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, INSIDE WOODEN BOX NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Jan 17, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. HUMAN FECES, EMPTY GREASE AND SALAD DRESSING CONTAINERS, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. GREASE SPILLED ON GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77180. COURT DATE 2-23-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Nov 17, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
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Jun 14, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 11, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (CHICKEN,FISH)
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Feb 9, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: ON 2-7-2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45PM OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF RECEPTACLE LIDS. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FROM RECEPTACLES AND FROM THE GROUND,PROPERLY CLOSE ALL LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Jan 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD PLATFORM IN PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION. MUST PAINT OR SEAL PLATFORM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)
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Dec 23, 2010
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS MUST BE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.
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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: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)
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Dec 10, 2010
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS MUST BE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER MULTI USE UTENSIL SANITITATION.
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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: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE GROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO CLOSE LID PREVENTING THE RECEPTACLE FROM BEING INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOSE LID SO THAT RECEPTACLE IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM,INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR VENTILATION HOOD OVER FRYERS. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON WATER FOUNTAIN IN REAR. ALSO PROVIDE SPALSH GUARD BETWEEN WATER FOUNTAIN AND MOP SINK. (SPLASH GUARD MUST BE OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR FOOD,DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE. (IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Sep 26, 2024. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks 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.
How often is Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Express of Kenwood — Sharks Fish & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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