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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LAMB) 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 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: 4-601.11(C) 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVD NO HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RANGED FROM 72.3-74.8F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SAID HOT WATER SO THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 100-120 AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 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: 2-102.13 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: 2-102.13 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.