Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sharks Seafood
35 E 59th St
Last inspected Dec 16, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Dec 9, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 17, 2024 AS REQUIRED. #41 FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #44 OBSERVED ALL UTENSILS ON SITE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS. #49 OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IE... TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM (TOILET, SINK). #55 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, OFFICE AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STORAGE SHELVES AND ALSO AROUND THE LARGE GREASE BIN IN CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 17, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA; LABEL CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL UTENSILS ON SITE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRIOR TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSENILS AND CONTAINERS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IE... TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM (TOILET, SINK).
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEEDED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source