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5 STAR CHICKEN & FISH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

5 STAR CHICKEN & FISH (AKA: SHARK FISH & CHICKEN) 7908 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
June 12, 2014 Complaint License #1544493
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER BY CASHIER STATION MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITINAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE SPAGHETTI 50F,COLE SLAW 50F,BANANA PUDDING-50.5F,CHEESECAKES-50F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 65LBS/COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE SPAGHETTI 50F,COLE SLAW 50F,BANANA PUDDING-50.5F,CHEESECAKES-50F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 65LBS/COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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