Shark's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2013
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Shark's Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 19, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Shark's Fish & Chicken is from Apr 19, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Shark's Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,DEEP FRYERS COOLERS,TABLES.MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE,OLD FOOD.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found debris/old food on floors and heavy equipment. Must clean/maintain.
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Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-HALF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS (90) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 58F-86F IN SIDE DEEP FRYER NOT BEING USED FOR COOKING.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY EMPLOYEES TOTAL COST $50.00. MUST FULLY COOK CHICKEN TO 165F AND MAINTAIN AT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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.BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN AND COOLER SHELVES/POP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED COOLER WALK-IN 50*F COOLER TAGGED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD CAN BE STORED IN THE WALK-IN MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN BEING HELD IN COOLER AT 82.2*f TO 78.4*f 20 LBS WERE DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,ALSO RAW FISH 49*F EGGS 55.7*F 2 DOZ, GYROS SAUCE 52.7*F AND COLE SLAW 56.7*F TOTAL 28LBS VALUE $90.00.
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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.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLEA AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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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 EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL COOKING EXTERIOR, COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND FAN GUARD COVERS.DEFROST UP-RIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR AND FRONT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.PREMISES HAS SOME CLUTTER IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2010
Complaint
6 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: FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTED/RODENT/INSECT PROOFED- 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTED/RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. CITATION #63186-17 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY DATED 02-22-10 NOT POSTED FOR PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW IT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVES IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, SRY STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON SHELVES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT SANITIZED WATER FOR GENERAL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ALL SOILED LINEN SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BAG FOR LAUNDRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. OBSERVED A TUBE IN REAR WALL WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND IS DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE AND BOTTLE AND HAVE UNIT CONNECTED PROPERLY FOR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARDS/COVER FACIAL HAIR OR CUT SO HAIR IS NOT AS LONG.
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Mar 17, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT ENTIRE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
8 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: REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT CENTER OF DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (LICENSES, MSDS SHEETS).
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVES IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, SRY STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL UTENSILS LAYING AROUND ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, UNDER GRILL AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR ONTO SHELVES PROVIDED.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED TOWELS AND APRONS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON SHELVES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT SANITIZED WATER FOR GENERAL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ALL SOILED LINEN SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BAG FOR LAUNDRY.
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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. THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. OBSERVED A TUBE IN REAR WALL WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND IS DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE AND BOTTLE AND HAVE UNIT CONNECTED PROPERLY FOR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL.
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Jan 21, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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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 Apr 19, 2013. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark's 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 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shark's 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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