SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 43/100

1554 W MARQUETTE RD · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 10 lbs of raw chicken held at 51.4f, placed in a large tub filled with standing water at room temperature in mop sink. Per manager, "chicken left overnight to thaw" Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $30.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing, Found chicken placed in a bucket with standing water at room temperature to thaw. Instructed to thaw according to health code.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No Food temperature measuring device, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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

Foam cups used as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoops.

MAR 31
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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..

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MAR 24
2025
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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 .

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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..

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SERIOUSEmployee 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 INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.#55- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 15
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MAY 8
2024
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSFood 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.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 15LBS. $30.

CRITICALPest 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 REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
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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