EASTSIDE SHARKS, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS USED FOR THAWING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN GIZZARDS). THE CHICKEN GIZZARDS WERE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO THAW, WHICH IS NOT AN APPROVED METHOD OF THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO USE AN APPROVED WAY OF THAWING TCS FOODS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A FREEZER UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, THE CARDBOARD BOXES HAS BEEN STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOTWATER TANK AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, THE CARDBOARD BOXES HAS BEEN STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOTWATER TANK AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.