SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (LAMB CHOPS AND STEAKS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ON ALL DIGITAL, PHYSICAL, AND POSTED MENUS. SEE COMMENTS FOR VERBIAGE FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE DRY INGREDIENTS COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON A STICKY TRAP UNDER THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOT COVERED STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A DRY INGREDIENT IN AN OPEN BOX WITH A STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.