Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2012
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken is from Nov 6, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Sharks Fish & Chicken squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR. DEFROST/CLEAN UPRIGHT AND BOX FREEZERS.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT CEILING (MOVED LIGHTS) PEELING PAINT, HOLES NEED TO REPAIR AND RE-PAINTED.CLEAN DUSTY WALL VENTS FRONT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR BOX FREEZER.
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Oct 17, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 165.3F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74602 COURT DATE 12-1-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE CIGARETTE BURN MARKS ON SHELVES, STOOLS, DESK, ETC IN PREP AREA.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP).
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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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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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 CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 160.3F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE CIGARETTE BURN MARKS ON SHELVES, STOOLS, DESK, ETC IN PREP AREA.
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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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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CLEANING EQUIPMENT, MOPPING FLOOR AND PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP BETWEEN TAKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT WASHBOWL AND EXPOSED SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER CASH REGISTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 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 CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 158.6F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #413848 ON 9-23-10 30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 31 INVERT CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AD PLASTIC FORKS TO POROTECT FROMM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, ETC. 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. 34 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENTALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. 35. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREA. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. 36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. 41 STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE CIGARETTE BURN MARKS ON SHELVES, STOOLS, DESK, ETC IN PREP AREA.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CABINETS UNDER SINKS, DESKS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS (CIGARETTE ASHES).
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR BULK CONTAINERS. REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SPRING ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
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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 TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, ETC.
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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. REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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 Nov 6, 2012. The public record contains five 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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