Sharks Fish & Chicken

754-756 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Sharks Fish & Chicken has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken since Dec 11, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2013

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING DISCOLORED, ALL HANDLES FOR COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS PREP TABLES ETC... MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FAUCET IN BATHROOM LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 14, 2012

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. DIPPERWELL NEEDED FOR SCOOPS FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OLD MATTRESS IN REAR. REMOVE SAME.

Oct 24, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Oct 21, 2011

License

4 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: 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.

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.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AREAS.MUST SEAL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN FROM WIC/WIF TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 COOLER FROM PREMISES.

Oct 19, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 11, 2013. The public record contains five 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 three 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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