RecordWell Data

Sharks Fish & Chicken

119 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

71cited violations
3serious tier
11inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2867383
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026341
20253371
2024160
20233221
2022120

Inspections

  1. Aug 7, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELF AND FREEZER BURN IN CORNERS OF DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND ENSURE DOOR REMAINS SHUT IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT TEMPERATURE CHANGES/ABUSE OF FOODS STORED IN DISPLAY CASE

  2. Feb 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 CONTAINERS OF PACKAGED TAFFY GRAPES FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO NOTED ABOUT 30 CONTAINERS OF PREPACKAGED SPAGHETTI, TUNA, CRAB, PASTA SALADS AND PUDDING. PERSON IN CHARGE COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE FOR THE TAFFY GRAPES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS AND MAJOR ALLERGENS LISTED, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 3/5/25, 4/5/25 AND 7/9/25; NO 2026 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

  4. Oct 30, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTA AND SALADS NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 23, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, FOOD HANDLER RINSING SHRIMP IN FRONT HAND SINK AND CAN OF RUSTOLEUM AND NAILS INSIDE BASIN OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, 6 PANS OF RAW CHICKEN 53.9F-55.7F, RAW FISH 52.1F, 2 CONTAINERS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE, 1 CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM, 13 PACKS OF CHEESE 54.3F-57.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 150LBS AND $300 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.4F WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTA AND SALADS NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE STORED INSIDE ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS, DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615765 ON 4-14-25:35- RAW CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY THAWING, SITTING IN 2 OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR IN THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING METHODS.41-: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.49-THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.51- LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER LEVER HANDLE ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE MIDDLE LEVER HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.53-INTERIOR OF TOILET AND THE TOILET ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET/TOILET ROOM.55- BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.56- VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.56-EMPLOYEES CLOTHING/SHOES STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR PROPER STORING OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND MAINTAIN

  6. Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      RAW CHICKEN NOT PROPERLY THAWING, SITTING IN 2 OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR IN THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING METHODS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT NOR A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR BOTH AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER LEVER HANDLE ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE MIDDLE LEVER HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INTERIOR OF TOILET AND THE TOILET ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET/TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES CLOTHING/SHOES STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR PROPER STORING OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED THE TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586207, DATED 12/04/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT NOR A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR BOTH AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. -55. OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT. -55. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -58. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  8. Dec 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT NOR A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR BOTH AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  9. Aug 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LAMB) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE DRY INGREDIENTS COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED FOUR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOT COVERED STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A DRY INGREDIENT IN AN OPEN BOX WITH A STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVD NO HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RANGED FROM 72.3-74.8F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE SAID HOT WATER SO THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 100-120 AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE AN ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  10. Aug 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (LAMB CHOPS AND STEAKS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ON ALL DIGITAL, PHYSICAL, AND POSTED MENUS. SEE COMMENTS FOR VERBIAGE FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE DRY INGREDIENTS COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON A STICKY TRAP UNDER THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOUR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOT COVERED STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A DRY INGREDIENT IN AN OPEN BOX WITH A STYROFOAM CUP INSIDE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE ON THE SIDES AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE AN ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  11. Sep 8, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED COOLING UNIT NOT IN WORKING REPAIR. ITEM LABELED OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WOOD BEING UTILIZED FOR FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WOOD FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.