Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2633437
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBESRVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAINED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2605198
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT POP COOLERS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AROUND THE CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369988
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2355611
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1971050
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR OF DEBRIS. SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386436
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED A ASSORTMENT OF TARTS (PEACH,BLUEBERRY,APPLE,SWEET POTATOE)IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON COUNTER TOP FOR SALE FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NO RECEIPT OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE RECEIPT OF APPROVED SOURCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.APPX.7LBS.$21. (CRITICAL 7-38-005B)
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 53.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE DURING DISPLAY.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FRO SALE SUCH A ASSORTMENT OF 27LBS.CAKES 55.1F-56.7F,5.12LBS BANANA PUDDING 53.7F-54.1F,4LBS. COLE SLAW 53.4F-54.4F,15LBS ASSORTED CHEESE CAKES 51.7F-54.6F,.5LBS. PEACH COBBLER 56.3F.ALSO 5 LBS COLE SLAW IN STYRO FOAM TRAYS ON PREP TABLE AT 65.0F-72.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DEANTURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW .APPX 61.12LBS. $156.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA & TOILETROOM,DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1513200
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR; REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319897
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. PLEASE REPAIR SO THAT DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FRONT HAND SINK.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234786
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO, REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AS NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
531746
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
417262
Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES WHERE NEEDED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND ALL OTHER TOILET ROOM SURFACES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING AND PREP AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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