Food Safety Report: Sharks Fish and Chicken, 215 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

215 West Pershing Road, Chicago, 60609 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 19, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (italian beef,sliced tomato,chicken,fish,etc)must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sinks not accessible. Observed front hand sink with several towels in basi and rear hand sink with a cutting board inside of basin. Articles were removed at this time. Must keep hand washing sink free of articles. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sinks in front prep area and toilet room. Soap was provided at this time. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying devices at both hand sinks in prep/dish washing areas and toilet rooms. Napkins were provided at this time. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)(cos)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1lb. Cut lettuce 75. 9f. 3lbs. Italian beef 54. Of. . 5lb sliced tomato 63. 9f. Inside of 2- door prep cooler and 8lbs. Pre-cooked chicken 60. 3f-71. 2f in walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 12. 5 lbs. $78. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 55. 8f with tcs foods stored inside a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed female employee with open toe sandles on in prep area. Must wear enclosed shoes.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit for checking sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from prep tables,grill tables,rolling cart,shelving units at service counter,fryer cabinets,reach in coolers and freezers,walk in cooler-fan guards,shelving units.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace stopper handle at last far right compartment and leaky faucet handle at rear hand sink.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace missing and damaged wall base tiles under 3- compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around and along wll bases throughout including walk in cooler.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from hood and filters of cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov