Chicago
77
YOUR CALL

Shark Fast Food

338 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-07
Pass Rate
55%
2 failures
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-07
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2021)
Sanitation issues found across 34 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 34×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-01-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHITE, PLASTIC BOWLS/CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-01-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF BREADING, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR.

2024-01-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FISH BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2023-02-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE OF RUST ON SHELVING IN THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2022-05-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-05-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOP, BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOP BUCKETS IMPROPERLY STORED NEAR DISH AREA. MUST HANG EQUIPMENT OR STORE TO PROPERLY DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 73.2F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF ...

2021-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 4-101.16 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INTERIOR PART OF FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES ,UNUSED PREP COOLER

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN ON TOP SHELF.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-08-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INTERIOR PART OF FRYER CABINET.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES ,UNUSED PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN ON TOP SHELF.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2020-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CASES OF SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-08-19 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONCRETE BRICKS BEING USED TO ANCHOR THE GYRO MACHINE ON TOP OF THE FLATTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE---------OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER--------OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD I...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST STORE FOOD PROPERLY DURING FACILITY REPAIRS (FRONT LOBBY) TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM UPPER & LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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