FEB 25
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 48/100
1828 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MANAGER/COOK WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
APR 142025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
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.
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 STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#54-5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 32025FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2025
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
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 DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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 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 COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#54-5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
SEP 192024PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2024
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.111 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 122024FAILED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2024
FAILED
17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 OF LAUNDRY BAG OF SOILED TOWELS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
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.
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 COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND WASTE BUILD UP FROM GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM EXTERIOR OF PARKING LOT AND PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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