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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN 400 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
August 2, 2024 Complaint License #2771670
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON LOWER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH RUBBER GASKET OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE, FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND VENTS WITH STAINS, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE FILTERS AND PANELS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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.

Health Department Information

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