Sharks Fish & Chicken

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry foods out of the original packaging and inside of containers without a label containing the product name (rice). Instructed to label all dry foods that are out of the original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings around the grease trap under the 3 compartment sink, about 20 rodent droppings around the hot water heater, about 15 rodent droppings under the dry storage racks located across from the pizza oven and about 20 rodent droppings scattered in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed insect traps hanging from the ceiling in the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to set any pests traps.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the manager (food handler) with a beard and without a beard guard and without a hair net. Instructed to provide hair nets and beard guards.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed the potato cutting machine mounted to an unsealed wooden surface. Instructed to seal raw wood.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed a towel being used to cover a container of mashed potatoes located in the reach in cooler. Instructed to remove and only use a smooth easily cleanable lid to cover containers of food.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed slushy machines on site. Instructed to provide a written procedure on washing rinsing and sanitizing sulshy machines.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate or provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated debris on the floors throughout the prep areas. Instructed to clean along the wall and in all corners. Observed accumulate dust debris on the vents located above the pizza oven. Observed an accumulated black substance on the wall by the rear food prep area's 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed baby crib and a baby chair in the food prep area. Manager states "he brings his kids to the facility sometimes." instructed to remove and only allow employees in the food prep area at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report # 2600709 dated 8/26/24; 38 - 6-202.15: the outer front entrance door has a broken door sweep at the bottom; instructed to replace sweep so that door is rodent proofed at the bottom as required. Instructed to correct previous core violation. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: The outer front entrance door has a broken door sweep at the bottom; instructed to replace sweep so that door is rodent proofed at the bottom as required.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease at the bottom area of the fryers; instructed to clean areas to remove grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas around and behind equipment where needed. Also clean floor under cooking equipment and maintain. Observed dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and freezer and dust on the ceiling vents in kitchen area; instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas; instructed to replace tile where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the fryers in need of cleaning; clean vents at scheduled time.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the coolers, counter top, storage shelving and prep tables to remove spills and/or debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the front prep area. Must repair and mainatin.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out to remove spill, debris and/or grease.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove the grease and dust.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 employees (the cashier and cook/manager) not wearing any face covering as require. Must comply. Citation issue #7-28-060.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that a written procedure must be in place for vaccinted and non-vaccinted employees as required or citations will follow.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 flying insects in prep and storage areas, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners near grease recycling unit. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on floor along wall near grease recycling unit. Instructed manager to remove dead mouse, clean and sanitize all affected areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 50 rodent (mouse) droppings on the floor leading to the basement and in the basement area; must clean areas. Also observed house flies and 10 fruit flies on premises; must eliminate flies and have pest control company serviced by the pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean unused equipment in basement to remove grease and/or remove equipment from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all excessive clutter on the stairs leading to the basement and unused equipment in the basement. Remove unnecessary items in basement to avoid clutter and pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 100 mice droppings noted during inspection. Activity was noted in the rear along the wall behind the unused ice machine, along the wall underneath the dry storage shelves and near the rear door. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the two entranace doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chlorine chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris the interior of all the reach in coolers and unused reach-in freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the three compartment sink, all throughout the rear, and front food prep area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #40 (observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint), #53 (observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain), #57 (observed no food handler training available. Food employees shall provide food handler training) not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report #2369426 dated for 04/20/20. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to noncompliance. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of filled sauce containers stored under 3-compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Food items shall be protected from potential leaks.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers shall wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, food debris on gaskets on coolers and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in washroom and rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on floors along walls and corners near grease recycling unit, debris on floor along wall behind ice machine and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed small refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature 52.7f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and shall not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on dry storage and single service article shelving unit, 30 mice droppings scattered on unused equipment in rear storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving unit near walk-in cooler, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of filled sauce containers stored under 3-compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Food items shall be protected from potential leaks.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearin hair restraint. All food handlers shall wear effective hair restraints.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, food debris on gaskets on coolers and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in washroom and rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on floors along walls and corners near grease recycling unit, debris on floor along wall behind ice machine and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior bottoms of fryers to remove grease observed and exterior sides of fryers and other kitchen equipment. Must clean interiors of refrigeration units in prep areas and shelves inside of walk-in cooler, clean bottoms of prep tables.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors around under and behind fryers to remove grease, behind ice machine and inside of walk-in cooler. Some water observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler and around the ice machine; remove water from floor. Clean floor around and behind equipment (hot water tank) and storage shelves in storage area and hall.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the washroom and prep area; replace tile where needed. Observed some dust on ceiling vents in prep area; clean to remove dust. Some light shields in prep areas and dining area need detail cleaning; clean shields inside and out.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean interiors of all sinks and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unused fryers in storage area; remove to avoid clutter.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of bulk food container in rear prep area of food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors behind shelving unit in the rear prep area, along wall base and corners.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall near the grease recepital near the exit door of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the prep cooler at prep area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of bulk food container in rear prep area of food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors behind shelving unit in the rear prep area,along wall base and corners

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall near the grease recepital near the exit doorof grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the prep cooler at prep area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean all storage shelving and inside prep cooler to remove spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corns through out to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the prep area. Must replace.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: See violation #14

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean all storage shelving and inside prep cooler to remove spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corns through out to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the prep and dining area. Must replace.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 45 mice droppings scatter through out dry food storage shelvings in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove and clean affected areas. Citation issued #7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND PHILLY STEAK SANDWHICHES. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean all storage shelving and inside prep cooler to remove spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corns through out to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tiles in the prep and dining area. Must replace

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all prep coolers in front prep area

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide the food handler training certificates or proof of enrollement

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings on floor in the basement area,along wall base and corners,observed 20 mice droppings on floor in the storage area near the hot water tank,along wall base and corners,observed 10 mice dropping on shelves in the rear prep area,and 5 mice droppings on floor near the walk-in cooler in rear of premises,along wall base and corners and 5 mice droppings on floor near the 3 compartment sink at front prep area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommened to conntact pest control co for service,serious violation 7-38-020

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the front prep area,floors are slippery,due to grease,instructed to clean and maintain area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all prep coolers in front prep area

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide the food handler training certificates or proof of enrollement

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must verify or provide a back flow prevention device on fresh water line to ice machine.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in basement. Remove all articles from floor in small room, and clean up all the debris.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: No protective barriers or sneeze gaurds provided for the 2 fresh fish display cases, must install. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Front and rear exit doors have gaps at the bottoms greater than 1/4 inches. Must repair making them tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must verify or provide a back flow prevention device on fresh water line to ice machine.