SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.

The establishment operates from 400 E 87TH ST in CHICAGO, serving customers in this commercial district. Regular health inspections ensure food safety standards are maintained across all local establishments.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: 1. Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Observed No Person in Charge with Valid Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate. Instructed Manager to Designate Person in Charge. Priority Foundation. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

The second violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: 2. City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No Chicago Food Sanitation Manager on Site When Tcs Food Prepared and Served. a Chicago Food Sanitation Manager Must Be on Site and Valid Certificate Posted at All Times Tcs Food Prepared and Served. Priority Foundation 7-38-12 Citation Issued. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The third violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: 10. Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Soap at Hand Washing Sink Inside Washroom. Instructed Manager to Provide Soap at Hand Washing Sink for Proper Hand Washing. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c) Citation Issued. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The fourth violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 10. Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed Containers and Utensils Stored Inside Hand Washing Sink in Prep Area. Instructed Manager to Remove All Items From Hand Wa. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.