Chicago
45
BEAT

Sharks Fish & Chicken

1554 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-31
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-03-31)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2024)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 22×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2025-03-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PORVIDE 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 (FRIED CHICKEN.ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED LUNCHMEATS,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE RACK,UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK,UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED T...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594657 5/15/24 NOT CORRECTED.#10-6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #48-4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INT...

2024-05-15 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-05-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-48.7F.IN WALK IN COOLER AND 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST-57.4F IN WATER INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW....

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CORRAL BASE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF LOWER WALLBASE AT FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON DISHES AND PLASTIC LINER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REM...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER .

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LARGE GAP ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND BEHIND REACH IN UNUSED FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,INSIDE OIL TANKER,ALONG WALL BASES OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED KIDS MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU WITH A DRINK BUT THE JUICE OFFERED ISN'T 100% FRUIT JUICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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