SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

400 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 14
2025
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-12 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF SPOON LAYING INSIDE SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED INSIDE SOILED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

AUG 2
2024
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

RUBBER GASKET ON LOWER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH RUBBER GASKET OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE FIRST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE, FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND VENTS WITH STAINS, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE FILTERS AND PANELS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON SITE MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

INTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZEER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF THE WASH SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION AND CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FEB 22
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS, THE CEILING AND THE LIGHT SHIELD DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM AROUND FRYERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN FLOOR TILE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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