DEC 12
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 38/100
7100 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT COOKING AREA, ON CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND AND UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,,SLICED GYROS,FISH.ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS 10LBS.COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.7F IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN LOBBY (BOTTLED WATER)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,GREASE STRAINER,CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK,MOP BUCKET,GRILL & PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,LOBBY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
EMPLOYEE ON DUTY HAD NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. AHMAD ALNAJJAR HAD A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED IN 2018.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND A PROCEDURE BUT NO SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES OR PURCHASE A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
DEC 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED THE PIC A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN ALL FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SOILED CLOTH IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAN AND EMPTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOOD DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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MAR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
MAR 212019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTDOOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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