Sharks Fish & Chicken

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED A BAG OF FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING OUT IN A PAN OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER OR UNDERNEATH RUNNING COOL WATER.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED MANAGER/COOK WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Apr 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR & WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

3. Apr 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH SEVERAL TRASH BAGS PILED UP ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER AND ON GROUND OF CORRAL AND LIDS WIDE OPEN .MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS GROUND AND ABOVE RIM AND CLOSE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR & WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

   • Not serious Core

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2615121 4/3/25 NOT CORRECTED#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#54-5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

4. Apr 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,COLESLAW,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:18 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE RAILINGS,ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- DOOR STORAGE COOLER,MOTOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGE & FLOOR AT FURNANCE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT DRIVE THRU,DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603137 9/19/24 NOT CORRECTED#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GRILL TABLE, FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#54-5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

5. Sep 19, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GRILL TABLE, FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 : OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL & TILE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN DOOR FRAME TO OFFICE AND EXTERIOR BRICK HAS SEVERAL GAPS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     : 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Sep 12, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO BUCKETS,ON THE SIDE OF THE FURNANCE,ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES ON SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE OF LAUNDRY BAG OF SOILED TOWELS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXED FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GRILL TABLE, FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL & TILE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN DOOR FRAME TO OFFICE AND EXTERIOR BRICK HAS SEVERAL GAPS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.