APR 2
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.
EAT. 93/100
5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 2, 2026 · passed
Passed all 11 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBESRVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAINED.
OCT 232024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT POP COOLERS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AROUND THE CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 182019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
NOV 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR OF DEBRIS. SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED A ASSORTMENT OF TARTS (PEACH,BLUEBERRY,APPLE,SWEET POTATOE)IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON COUNTER TOP FOR SALE FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NO RECEIPT OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE RECEIPT OF APPROVED SOURCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.APPX.7LBS.$21. (CRITICAL 7-38-005B)
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 53.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE DURING DISPLAY.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FRO SALE SUCH A ASSORTMENT OF 27LBS.CAKES 55.1F-56.7F,5.12LBS BANANA PUDDING 53.7F-54.1F,4LBS. COLE SLAW 53.4F-54.4F,15LBS ASSORTED CHEESE CAKES 51.7F-54.6F,.5LBS. PEACH COBBLER 56.3F.ALSO 5 LBS COLE SLAW IN STYRO FOAM TRAYS ON PREP TABLE AT 65.0F-72.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DEANTURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW .APPX 61.12LBS. $156.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA & TOILETROOM,DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
DEC 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR; REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. PLEASE REPAIR SO THAT DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FRONT HAND SINK.
AUG 212012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO, REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AS NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
DEC 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
NOV 32010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND ALL OTHER TOILET ROOM SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING AND PREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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