Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2024
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Score
Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks has been inspected four times since 2023. Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks was last inspected on Feb 28, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks is from Feb 28, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 21, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE ON WHEEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON A BAKING PAN ON LOWER SHELF WITH CHEMICAL STORED ON IT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD SHAKERS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM AND NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.LOOSE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR NEXT TO OIL FILTER TANK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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May 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPERATION OF RESTAURANT AND LOTTERY/ VIDEO GAMING AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPERATE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION OR UNNECCESSARY PERSONS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7- 38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT ON FOR CURRENT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO MAINTAIN LOGBOOK ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIOR TO USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE IN PLACE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks on file is from Feb 28, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks.
Has Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks 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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