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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN 1734 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO 60649 Restaurant
February 22, 2018 Complaint License #2320199
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. SOME WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (HOT WATER TANK) AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND HALL.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN SHIELDS INSIDE AND OUT.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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