Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Sharks Fish & Chicken has been inspected 25 times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sharks Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. 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
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT TURNING ON WITH THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND A MISSING COLD-WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2600709 DATED 8/26/24; 38 - 6-202.15: THE OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C).
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSIDE OF CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ANY PESTS TRAPS.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER (FOOD HANDLER) WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS AND BEARD GUARDS.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE POTATO CUTTING MACHINE MOUNTED TO AN UNSEALED WOODEN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO COVER A CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE LID TO COVER CONTAINERS OF FOOD.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED SLUSHY MACHINES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING SULSHY MACHINES.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BABY CRIB AND A BABY CHAIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES "HE BRINGS HIS KIDS TO THE FACILITY SOMETIMES." INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AT SCHEDULED TIME.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 7, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES (THE CASHIER AND COOK/MANAGER) NOT WEARING ANY FACE COVERING AS REQUIRE. MUST COMPLY. CITATION ISSUE #7-28-060.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A WRITTEN PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE FOR VACCINTED AND NON-VACCINTED EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
64
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND DUST.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Dec 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 135.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Oct 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST CLEAN AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES AND 10 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES; MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 6, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FRONT HAND SINK (66.8F), 3-COMP DISH SINK (68F), 3-COMP (65.8F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (65F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #40 (OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT), #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN), #57 (OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2369426 DATED FOR 04/20/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND NEAR THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO ENTRANACE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR, AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, COLESLAW) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FILLED SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Apr 8, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 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 FONUNDATION 7-38-010
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 18 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 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 CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SLICED TOMATOES, COLESLAW) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. 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 SITE WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING UNIT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FILLED SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARIN HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Nov 16, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. SOME WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (HOT WATER TANK) AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND HALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN SHIELDS INSIDE AND OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYERS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Dec 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE GREASE RECEPITAL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
40
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May 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE GREASE RECEPITAL NEAR THE EXIT DOOROF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
40
82
May 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
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 PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
35
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Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (18)OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER THROUGH OUT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PREMISE STILL HAVE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SAME AREA NOTED ON 03-15-16 REPORT #1734231. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
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 PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
35
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND DISPLAY: FOUND 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.3F AND 25LBS OF CAT FISH AT 50.1F INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF CHICKEN WING STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER AT 51.5F. COOK DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 55LBS OF FOOD AT $250 COST. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER THROUGH OUT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND PHILLY STEAK SANDWHICHES. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
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 PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE
35
74
Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT
45
86
Apr 9, 2015
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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENED TO CONNTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY,DUE TO GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 REAR PREP AREA
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT
45
78
Apr 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST VERIFY OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM, AND CLEAN UP ALL THE DEBRIS.
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Apr 9, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO PROTECTIVE BARRIERS OR SNEEZE GAURDS PROVIDED FOR THE 2 FRESH FISH DISPLAY CASES, MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOMS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCHES. MUST REPAIR MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST VERIFY OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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 Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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