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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN

2137 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2638600

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (PERSON IN CHARGE) ON SITE AS REQUIRED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND ON OTHER VENTS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2632682

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND ON OTHER VENTS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623584

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623234

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603075

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETELY INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. STACKED BOXES OF SO FLEECE (ABOUT 4), SHELF ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK AND A BIN OF PREPACKAGED SAUCES INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MENTIONED SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MASS BINS OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (98-107.0F) AND FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (68.0F-70.0F) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. BOTH BINS WERE FOUND STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM COOKING TOO MUCH CHICKEN AT ONCE AND LEAVING IT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PRECOOK SMALLER BATCHES AND STORE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 350LBS AT $650 DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORIRTY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND A BIN OF FISH SITTING IN WATER IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 48.9F-55.0F. FOUND CHICKEN WINGS (47.9-50F), FISH FILLETS (49.0F), CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (50F-51F, SHRIMP (49.8F) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND SLICED TOMATOES IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP ARE AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 1,850 LBS AT $3,750 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED BINS WITH LIDS OF CHICKEN AND FISH STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COLD RUNNING WATER OR PUT FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO DEFROST THE DAY BEFORE PREP.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575398

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570489

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2565594

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563967

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563596

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. FLIES ON FOOD SUPPLIES, UTENSILS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMANTE FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401515

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS (I.E. CHICKEN, SHRIMPS, ETC.) FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN THE RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401232

Location recorded for this inspection · SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN · 2137 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS (I.E. CHICKEN, SHRIMPS, ETC.) FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN THE RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

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