SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.

EAT. 80/100

855 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 30, 2025 · passed

6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

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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 AND WALK IN COOLER.#47-4-101.19 :MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER FILTERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES FROM REAR AREA & LOBBY,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN LOBBY.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JAN 5
2024
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 10
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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OCT 13
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND CONDIMENT PREP TABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 11
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

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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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