SHARKS FISH TONY STEAK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 31- SMALL CONTAINERS INSIDE TO GO BOXES AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 74.2F. 74.5F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 2-LBS OF COLE SLAW, WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. ALSO 14- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE UNSED WASHROOM USED FOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, IE FRYING CHICKEN- 189.0F, MAKING SANDWICHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1770801 DATED 5-13-2016: # 40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, # 45 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1770801 DATED 5-13-2016: # 40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, # 45 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.