Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks

611 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks dates to Feb 26, 2024.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) 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.

Feb 15, 2024

License

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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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.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK FOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT COLD RUNNING WATER. HOT TEMPERATURE @ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks on file is from Feb 26, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks.

Has Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wings N Fins — Happy Sharks 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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