Sharks Fish Tony Steak
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2010, Sharks Fish Tony Steak has 21 inspections in the public record. Sharks Fish Tony Steak was last inspected on Jun 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Sharks Fish Tony Steak's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE ONIONS AND SAUCES ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE SHLUSHY STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE FLATOP COOKING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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78
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS,WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN MISSING. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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86
Sep 15, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, COOKED BONELESS PIECES AND COOKED DICED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 59.7F TO 78.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKED FOOD HELD IN COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 80 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $400 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKED FOOD HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNMARKED CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OR REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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70
Aug 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK RICE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OR REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE 50.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 67.1F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AND $120. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL SCOOP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OR REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Dec 10, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (4) EMPLOYEE'S INSIDE THE RESTAURANT BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR FACE MASK/COVERING AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING THE MASK UNDERNEATH HIS CHIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060. (INSTRUCTED PIC HE MUST APPEAR IN COURT.)
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Sep 17, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 25LBS OF, COOKED FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE LARGE PAN STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE COOLER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: REPEAT -OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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61
Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PREPARED FOODS,( RICE,ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE UNIT STORED INIDE WASHROOM WITH PREPACKED CONTAINERS OF MILD SAUCE. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD STORAGE STORED IN WASHROOM AREAS IS PROHIBITED. MUST REMOVE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOLIET ROOM NOT ENCLOSED,(STALL DOOR MISSING) IN WASHROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE.INSTALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( WORK SUPPLIES,PAINT,ETC) STORED IN 2ND WASHROOM USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED CAJUN RICE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 64.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCDS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX $70.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,( IE EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE FOUND INSIDE CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN) IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD. EMPLOYEE REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED APPROX 3-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, RICE 167.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM 2ND WASHROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK BY REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED PREPARED FOODS,( RICE,ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE UNIT STORED INIDE WASHROOM WITH PREPACKED CONTAINERS OF MILD SAUCE. INSTRUCTED ANY FOOD STORAGE STORED IN WASHROOM AREAS IS PROHIBITED. MUST REMOVE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOLIET ROOM NOT ENCLOSED,(STALL DOOR MISSING) IN WASHROOM BEING USED FOR STORAGE.INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( WORK SUPPLIES,PAINT,ETC) STORED IN 2ND WASHROOM USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ONLY TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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Jun 10, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, RICE 167.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES AND CUT LEAFY GREENS NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ONLY TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 15, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES AND CUT LEAFY GREENS NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
56
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES AND CUT LEAFY GREENS NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND CORN MEAL NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO SOILED STAIN CEILNG TILES INSIDE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 21, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 31- SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE TO GO BOXES AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 74.2F. 74.5F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 2-LBS OF COLE SLAW, WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. ALSO 14- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE UNSED WASHROOM USED FOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, IE FRYING CHICKEN- 189.0F, MAKING SANDWICHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1770801 DATED 5-13-2016: # 40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, # 45 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO SOILED STAIN CEILNG TILES INSIDE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.MUST REPLACE.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER 55F AND WALK-IN COOLER 48F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF 47.8F, BANANA PUDDING 51.4F, TURKEY BACON 51.9F AND DICED TOMATOES 53.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUSTY SUFACES ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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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: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION THRU THE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREP/CUT RAW PORK HOT LINK SAUSAGE ON PREP CUTTING BOARD THEN USED SAME CUTTING BOARD TO PREP CUT CHOP LETTUCE ON SAME BOARD FOR SALAD.ALSO SAME FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES HANDLING RAW CHICKEN THAT HE CARRIED FROM THE BACK,DRIPPING RAW CHICKEN JUICE FROM RAW CHICKEN TO PUT ON GRILL DRIPPED CHICKEN JUICE ON COOKED CHICKEN WINGS FOR CUSTOMERS INSIDE DEEP FRYER BASKET TO PUT ON GRILL. AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN,FOOD HANDLER CHANGE GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS THEN PROCEEDED TO GRAB LETTUCE FROM PREP COOLER WITH CONTAMINATED GLOVES TO MAKE SALAD FOR CUSTOMER ORDER PUTTING SOME LETTUCE ON CONTAMINATED BOARD TO CHOP SMALLER PIECES FOR SALAD.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD BEFORE USING,AND MANAGER DISCARD CHICKEN,LETTUCE/SALAD-APPROX $75.00/40LBS CDI.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(COOKING CHICKEN,SANDWICHES,ETC)SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER HANDLER OF FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT AND FAUCET HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN LEFT DISPLAY COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. FROM REPORT 555274 10/21/11.
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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 MISSING SIDES ON ICEE MACHINE NEED TO PUT SIDES BACK ON MACHINE.NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING AIR CONDITIONER (IN CEILING).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.
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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.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES COOLERS AND FREEZERS.FROM REPORT 555274 10/21/11.
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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 COOLING LINE AND REAR STORAGE.
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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.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING FANS, AND VENTS THRU-OUT.
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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.REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.FROM REPORT 555274 10/21/11.
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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.ALL LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN UNUSED WASHROOM STORAGE AREA. FROM REPORT 555274 10/21/11.
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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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.P TRAP LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK NEED TO REPLACE. NOZZEL LEAKING AT 3 COMP. SINK AND UTILITY SINK NEED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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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.ORGANIZE UNUSED WASHROOM. FROM REPORT 555274 DATE 10/21/11.
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Oct 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 COOLERS DOORS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE LIGHTING IN UNUSED WASHROOM STORAGE AREA.
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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. ORGANIZE UNUSED WASHROOM.
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Feb 16, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELEDAT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR OIL RECYCLING UNIT. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN REAR AND FRONT BEVERAGE MACHINE. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES
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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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR OIL RECYCLING UNIT. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN REAR AND FRONT BEVERAGE MACHINE. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish Tony Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish Tony Steak on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish Tony Steak?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish Tony Steak.
Has Sharks Fish Tony Steak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Fish Tony Steak 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 Tony Steak means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sharks Fish Tony Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish Tony Steak is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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