Sharks Fish & Chicken

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach inside 2 display coolers at the frontline area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed to wear a hair restraint.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in-use utensils (scoops) for dry storage food items stored directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing for 2 of the compartments. Instructed to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed a missing light shield in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach inside 2 display coolers at the frontline area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in prep coolers in food containers uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or covers to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (scoops) for dry storage food items stored directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing for 2 of the compartments. Instructed to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed exposed insulation inside of both doors for the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to cover the insulation with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. Premises does not have a pest control service report from last year. The last pest inspection in the log book is dated 2/24/23. Management instructed to provide a recent pest control service and maintain at least 2 pest service reports per year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed insulation inside of both doors for the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to cover the insulation with a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored inside of plastic grocery bags inside of the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or storage containers.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2589388 on 2/8/24 not corrected: 40 - i observed a food-handling employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food-handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food. 53 - observed no covered waste receptacle in the customer washroom. Management instructed to provide. 60 - previous core violation from report #2571820 on 2/28/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a hanging fly strip attached to the ceiling tile in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to remove all hanging fly strips from the food prep areas.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: I observed a food-handling employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food-handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the customer washroom. Management instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2571820 on 2/28/23 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen training certificates on site at the inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one cutting board in the prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for 3-compartment snk on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide.