Pass

Sharks Seafood

35 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 16, 2024

Sharks Seafood was last inspected on December 16, 2024 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 16, 2024 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap at the exposed handsinks in the front prep area and the dishwashing area; instructed to correct and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from april 17, 2024 as required. #41 found wiping cloths on prep tables; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution when not in use. #44 observed all utensils on site in need of detail cleaning and sanitizing prior to use. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi use utensils and containers. #49 observed all food contact surfaces ie... Tables, counters, shelving units in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease, dust and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Interior of all reach in and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. #53 instructed to clean and maintain plumbing fixtures in washroom (toilet, sink). #55 observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen and rear prep area; instructed to replace tile where neeeded. Instructed to clean…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Some bulk storage containers not labeled in rear prep area; label containers where needed.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on prep tables; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all utensils on site in need of detail cleaning and sanitizing prior to use. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi use utensenils and containers.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all food contact surfaces ie... Tables, counters, shelving units in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease, dust and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from the ceiling area in front of the walk-in freezer; instructed to repair leak from ceiling.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain plumbing fixtures in washroom (toilet, sink).

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen and rear prep area; instructed to replace tile where neeeded.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors inside of the walk-in cooler, office area, under around and behind all kitchen and cooking equipment including storage shelves and also around the large grease bin in corner area. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates; instructed to have all food handlers obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: All utensils on site in need of detail cleaning and sanitizing prior to use. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize all multi use utensenils and containers.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces ie... Tables, counters, shelving units all in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease, dust and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detsail cleaning to remove all grease and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 23 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.