Sharks Fish & Chicken

Chicago Health Dept

215-225 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Mar 2024.

Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2024

Inspection history

MAR 5

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS PROVIDED WITH A HAIR RESTAURANT DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND FISH STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUDS AND HALF-SMOKING CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE NEAR THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A STRONG CIGARETTE SMELL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD CIGARETTE BUDS OUT OF ASHTRAYS AND REMOVE CIGARETTES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBEY THE NO-SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON SITE. 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 6

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

OCT 30

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER AREA BY LICENSES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR BEHIND THE SHELF NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND SHELF NEXT TO THE SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEIING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON TILE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

FEB 24

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

JUL 28

2021

PASS 9 violations

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 Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.

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: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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JUL 19

2021

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH SEVERAL TOWELS IN BASI AND REAR HAND SINK WITH A CUTTING BOARD INSIDE OF BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINK FREE OF ARTICLES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE 75.9F.3LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 54.OF..5LB SLICED TOMATO 63.9F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 8LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 60.3F-71.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12.5 LBS. $78.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .

DEC 26

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

DEC 24

2019

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING CLEANER IN THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JAN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED ON MENUS FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE-COS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

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