Chicago
48
BEAT

Sharks Fish & Chicken

1828 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-25
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-25)
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2025, 2024)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 29×
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Other minor
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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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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2026-02-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BAG OF FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING OUT IN A PAN OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER OR UNDERNEATH RUNNING COOL WATER.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGER/COOK WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR & WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

2025-04-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH SEVERAL TRASH BAGS PILED UP ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER AND ON GROUND OF CORRAL AND LIDS WIDE OPEN .MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS GROUND AND ABOVE RIM AND CLOSE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(PRIORITY FOUN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR & WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2615121 4/3/25 NOT CORRECTED#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD ST...

2025-04-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE 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 (CHICKEN,FISH,COLESLAW,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:18 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CIT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE RAILINGS,ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- DOOR STORAGE COOLER,MOTOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGE & FLOOR AT FURNANCE.MUST REMOVE D...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT DRIVE THRU,DAMAGED METAL WALL & TRIM NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603137 9/19/24 NOT CORRECTED#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER...

2024-09-19 Pass License Re-Inspection
12
minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GRILL TABLE, FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SE...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL & TILE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN DOOR FRAME TO OFFICE AND EXTERIOR BRICK HAS SEVERAL GAPS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO BUCKETS,ON THE SIDE OF THE FURNANCE,ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL & LARGE FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES ON SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXED FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION AND INVERT DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GRILL TABLE, FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,DAMAGED WALL & TILE.MUST SEAL GAPS IN DOOR FRAME TO OFFICE AND EXTERIOR BRICK HAS SEVERAL GAPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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