SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GREASE TANK CONTAINER, GREASE FILTER, WALLS, SHELVES, AND FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. GREASE IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH, AND VERY THICK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DIFFERANT AREAS WITH OPEN BAIT BLOCKS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND NOT HAVE BAIT OPEN AND EXPOSED. ALL BAIT MUST BE IN BAIT BOXES NOT OPEN. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO WORKING STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SPONGES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REMOVING. ALL SPONGES NEED TO BE REPLACED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD SHELVES AT SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON THEM. REPLACE 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HANDSINK IN NON FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRS OR REMOVE HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. COVING IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT 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: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.