Chicago Shark Fish
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2023
82
Score
Across the available record, Chicago Shark Fish has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 26, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 26, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Chicago Shark Fish squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 26, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) (CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 12/15/2023 REPORT #2587067. #47- 4-101.19 : OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).#55-: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD USED AS A FLOOR RUNNER AT FRYER DOOR. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, CLEAN AND REPAIR PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 15, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 7LBS. RAW CAT FISH FILLETS-46.4F.4LBS. PERCH-47.7F.2LBS. CAT FISH NUGGETS-47.1F.2LBS. JACK SALMON-49.6F.2LBS. CATFISH TAILS-53.1F.2LBS. TALIPIA-48.9F.2,5LBS. MEDIUM SHRIMP-48.0F.3LBS. JUMBO SHRIMP-49.3F.4LBS. CHICKEN TENDERS-45.5F.2LBS. CHICKEN NUGGETS-48.7F.1/5LBS. GIZZARDS-48.9F.5LBS. CHICKEN LEGS-46.4F. 3.5 LBS COLE SLAW-69.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(APPX 40.0LBS. $135.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDNG UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:law.healthviolations@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A BUSS PAN ON REAR PREP TABLE RANGING FROM 56.4F-84.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 60LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2535187 10/22/21 NOT CORRECTED#37- 3-302.12 : OBSERVED BULK PLASTIC BINS OF FLOUR/DRY BREADING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.#47- 4-101.19 : OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).#53-: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD USED AS A FLOOR RUNNER AT FRYER DOOR. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, CLEAN AND REPAIR.#57- 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS RAW CHICKEN AT 48.5F, 6 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.2F, 8 LBS OF FISH RANGING FROM 51.6F TO 52.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 19LBS AT $400. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER CLEANED COILS UNDERNEATH THE COOLER AND TEMPERATURE IS HOLDING AT 37.4F. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.12
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ATTACHED TO WALL SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHEESE SAUCE AND WING SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EITHER RELOCATED THE SOAP DISPENSER OR RELOCATE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT SOAP FROM CONTAMINATING ANY FOOD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK PLASTIC BINS OF FLOUR/DRY BREADING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD USED AS A FLOOR RUNNER AT FRYER DOOR. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD, CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRYER WITHOUT FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH MANDATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Feb 22, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLES HARD TO OPEN AT UNUSED HANDSINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE RECEPTACLES IN PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GRIME, GREASE,DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED, FISH- 170.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLES HARD TO OPEN AT UNUSED HANDSINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE RECEPTACLES IN PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GRIME, GREASE,DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 14, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 2 LARGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F, 53.0F. APPROX 35-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE POSTED. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED, CHILI- 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. WE OBSERVED 97 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BETWEEN AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF FILLED WITH GREASE AND DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020( A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SPAGHETTI, COLE SLAW ,CRAB SALAD PREPARED ON SITE NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS WITH NAME PREPARED DATE AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEMS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK BINS, BLACK GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR , AND DOORS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS , STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN/CLEAN . INSRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLES HARD TO OPEN AT UNUSED HANDSINK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE RECEPTACLES IN PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GRIME, GREASE,DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED,CARD BOARD STORED BETWEEN COOLER,( POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA). MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, SOILED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD USED AS A FLOOR RUNNER AT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 29, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SPAGHETTI, COLE SLAW ,CRAB SALAD PREPARED ON SITE NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS WITH NAME PREPARED DATE AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAIR RESTRAINT ARE REQUIRED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE TANK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE INTERIOR GREASE TANK.
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Sep 4, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES AND AROUND VENTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYYE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SPAGHETTI, COLE SLAW ,POTATO SALADS PREPARED ON SITE NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS WITH NAME PREPARED DATE AND INGRIDENTS OF FOOD ITEM.
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Jul 11, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.9F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING COOLER.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. APPROX 12 (1LB) POTATO SALADS AT 50.F, 12- (1LB) CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW AT 52.F, 3- (3LB) CONTAINERS OF ASSORT MELONS(WATERMELON,CANTELOPE,HONEY DEW) AT 55.7F,4-(1LB) CONTAINERS OF SPAGHETTI AT 54.F, 3 2-LBS CONTAINERS OF GARDEN SALAD AT 49.F.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCAREDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $175.00,-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ANY UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER WITH DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED TO CUSTOMERS FOR ANY UNDER COOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SPAGHETTI, COLE SLAW ,POTATO SALADS PREPARED ON SITE NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS WITH NAME PREPARED DATE AND INGRIDENTS OF FOOD ITEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES AND AROUND VENTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYYE.
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Dec 11, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( IE FRYING CHICKEN WINGS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA. AIR TEMPERATURE 63.4F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW., CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 77.8F TO 88.9F. COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 75-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WAS REMOVED DENATURED/ DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 185.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIIND TOILET AND IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 12, 2016
License
8 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING GROUND BEEF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ABOVE PREP TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE STRIP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR FRAME NEAR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Shark Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Shark Fish on file is from Dec 26, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Shark Fish?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Shark Fish.
Has Chicago Shark Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Shark Fish have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Shark Fish means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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