Sharks Fish & Chicken

October 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
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 PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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. • 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.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTA AND SALADS NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 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.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE STORED INSIDE ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 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
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLD AND MILDEW INSIDE UNUSED DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • 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.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 14, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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