Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 19, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 19, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sharks Fish & Chicken's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN/MISSING FIXTURES) NOT ABLE TO TURN ON OR USE SINK FOR DISH WASHING. MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS,PANS AND DISHES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARREA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS A SLOW DRAIN. OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP WITH A LEAK ON THE SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DIRTY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE ALONG THE WAL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CHANGE OUT FLOUR MIX CONTAINERS, OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND THAWING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 63.5F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED 2 BOXES OF CHICKEN WINGS THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 2 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 55-58F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 85# OF FOOD WORTH $132. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK WITHOUT A COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUSTY SURFACE UNDERNEATH FOIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, DOOR TRACKS, FAUCET HANDLES OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSDT TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE FRONT PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. INSDT TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. INSDT TO PAINT IF NECESSARY AFTER CLEANING. LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH AND THE GRILL HAD GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE UTILITY SINK, ETC.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AT FRONT, EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR AND IN STAFF WASHROOM AT REAR. PROVIDE SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING AT REAR. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN CLUTTER IN DEAD WALK-IN COOLER USED AS STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT PREP TABLE.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING FANS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WAITING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HOSE FROM REAR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BASE (WHEN TURNED ON).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN ALL COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS.
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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 SINKS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE OUTLET IN OFFICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE UTILITY SINK, ETC.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE WAS OBSERVED AT BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SOME DUST IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 Oct 19, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharks Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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