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Sharks Fish & Chicken

April 14, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 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
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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.
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: 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
code 8Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 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.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INTERIOR OF TOILET AND THE TOILET ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET/TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS. • EMPLOYEES CLOTHING/SHOES STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE FOR PROPER STORING OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 22, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.