FEB 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHARKS FISH CHICKEN AND TONYS PHILLY STEAKS.
BEAT. 27/100
344 E 95TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GYROS, ITALIAN BEEF,BURGERS,NACHOS, BURRITOS, RICE BOWLS) WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS TO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED CRACKED DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2025
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617584 ON 5-15-25:40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.47-OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-15-25 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDEE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2600512 ON 8-21-24:58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE, COME BACK IN, WALKING AND USING HER CELLULAR PHONE AND THEN BEGAN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, MULTI-TASKING, USING PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EVERYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER IN REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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OCT 102023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE OF RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE UNCOVERED IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
OCT 22023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION. MUST PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. THE TCS FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: CATFISH FILLETS (50.7F), CATFISH NUGGETS (47.8F), CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (48.0F), AND JACK SALMON (49.4F) MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 40LBS AT $500.00 PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY FOOD ITEMS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE OF RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE UNCOVERED IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/21/2021, REPORT #2472976 #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JAN 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
JAN 82021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OUTSIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TRASH BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING IN THE BUSHES. ITEMS OBSERVED WERE WOOD, A SAFE, METAL, PAPER, BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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