Sharks Fish & Chicken

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Inspections

1. Apr 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 10 lbs of raw chicken held at 51.4f, placed in a large tub filled with standing water at room temperature in mop sink. Per manager, "chicken left overnight to thaw" Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $30.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     Improper thawing, Found chicken placed in a bucket with standing water at room temperature to thaw. Instructed to thaw according to health code.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     No Food temperature measuring device, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Foam cups used as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoops.

2. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — 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.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

3. Mar 24, 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 PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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 (FRIED CHICKEN.ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED LUNCHMEATS,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(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.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE RACK,UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK,UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594657 5/15/24 NOT CORRECTED.#10-6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #48-4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.#55- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

4. May 15, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

5. May 8, 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 POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-48.7F.IN WALK IN COOLER AND 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST-57.4F IN WATER INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 15LBS. $30.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CORRAL BASE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF LOWER WALLBASE AT FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON DISHES AND PLASTIC LINER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER .

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LARGE GAP ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND BEHIND REACH IN UNUSED FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,INSIDE OIL TANKER,ALONG WALL BASES OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED KIDS MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU WITH A DRINK BUT THE JUICE OFFERED ISN'T 100% FRUIT JUICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.