⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN

1734 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

📍 Neighborhood: South Shore

License #: 2320199

23
Total Inspections
13
Passed
7
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 26, 2024 Inspection

August 26, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 BOTTO...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 7, 2022 Inspection

February 7, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 2, 2021 Inspection

December 2, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 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...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 14, 2021 Inspection

October 14, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST CLEAN AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE F...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 6, 2021 Inspection

October 6, 2021• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 20, 2020 Inspection

April 20, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PO...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 8, 2020 Inspection

April 8, 2020• Canvass• 18 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS O...(+17 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 22, 2018 Inspection

February 22, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND OTHER K...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 7, 2017 Inspection

July 7, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 3, 2017 Inspection

May 3, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 5, 2016 Inspection

May 5, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 22, 2016 Inspection

March 22, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (18)OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER THROUGH OUT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP A...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 15, 2016 Inspection

March 15, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND DISPLA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 16, 2015 Inspection

April 16, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 9, 2015 Inspection

April 9, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEME...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 10, 2014 Inspection

April 10, 2014• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST VERIFY OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 9, 2014 Inspection

April 9, 2014• License• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NO PROTECTIVE BARRIERS OR SNEEZE GAURDS PROVIDED FOR THE 2 FRESH FISH DISPLAY CASES, MUST INSTALL. SERIO...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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