Sharks Fish &Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2015
95
Score
Sharks Fish &Chicken appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Sharks Fish &Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 10, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Sharks Fish &Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
19 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED/OPERABLE. NO PIPES CONNECTED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM EVERYWHERE ON THE LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON AND THE RIGHT FAUCET IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM AUGUST 27, 2013 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY AND MAKE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1360517 DATED AUGUST 27, 2013 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-LABEL ALL PACKAGED MACARONI SALAD AND COLESLAW IN DISPLAY COOLER. 32-REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RUSTY RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE MOP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/FIX THE HOLE AROUND THE BEHIND THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK COMING FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA AND FIX IT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN (208F) AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PACKAGED MACARONI SALAD AND COLESLAW IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 4, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM.
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Jan 28, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TRASH, DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND CONTAINERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT #1154645 ON 10-24-12. 30-LABEL CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN REAR. 36- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR STORAGE AREA. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. 43- STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 19, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE ARES, AROUND 3-COMP SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE TO INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL NOT MAINTAINED. DRAINPIPE IS LEAKING AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,MUST PROVIDE/RECIEPT FOR ENROLLMENT IN CLASS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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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 Feb 10, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish &Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 six 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.
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