Chicago
80
EAT

Sharks Fish & Chicken

855 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
80/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-30
Pass Rate
86%
1 failure
Score
80/100
EAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-01-30)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-01-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO HAND SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2587688 1/5/24 NOT CORRECTED -#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AN...

2024-01-05 Pass Complaint
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) 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 ON PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER FILTER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES FROM REAR AREA & LOBBY,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

2023-11-20 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2023-07-10 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER (NO TAPE).MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. TABLE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART IN THE FRONT PREP STATION, INSIDE THE COOLERS & REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WERE EVER NEEDED.

2022-10-13 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF SAUCE FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARDBOARD FROM FRONT PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART,,PREP COOLERS & REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUSS PAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND CONDIMENT PREP TABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-02-11 Pass License
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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