Shark's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2020
61
Score
Across the available record, Shark's Fish & Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 26, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Shark's Fish & Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Shark's Fish & Chicken's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2020
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-402.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 23, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
51
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS) (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL AND PROVIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST DATE MARK TCS FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SIPPING A DRINK FROM A CUP WITH OUT A LID OR USE OF A STRAW IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LID TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
6
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO STORAGE SHELF OR REMOVE ARTICLES.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
17
Nov 8, 2019
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
57
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark's Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shark's Fish & Chicken on file is from Jun 26, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark's Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shark's Fish & Chicken.
Has Shark's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shark's Fish & Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shark's 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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