SHARKS FISH CHICKEN AND TONYS PHILLY STEAKS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE, COME BACK IN, WALKING AND USING HER CELLULAR PHONE AND THEN BEGAN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, MULTI-TASKING, USING PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EVERYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.

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: CAN OPENER IN REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

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: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

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.