Food Safety Report: Sharks, 3900 W Madison St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60624 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 17, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water (61. 1f) at handwashing sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at handwashing sink for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sinks not accessible for handwashing, water turned off and condiment container stored inside handwashing sink in front prep area, knife and multi-use container stored inside handwashing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to remove all items from handwashing sinks for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at handwashing sinks in prep and dishwashing areas. Instruct4d manager to provide soap at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundaton 7-38-030(c)see previous violation for citation

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks in prep, dishwashing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in corners near recycling unit, water heater, shelving units, grease trap, etc on top of boxes in rear storage area. Observed numerous flying insects in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instucted manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles not inverted and stored on floor. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged door gaskets on prep cooler. Instructed manager to repair door gaskets and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed pop crates uses as shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all heavy cooking equipment (fryers, grill), rolling carts, prep tables, storage bins, wired racks, all cooling units in front prep with acummulated dried food debris, grease buildup and sauce splatter on interior and exterior surfaces of all said equipment. Instructed to manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking drainpipe under front handwashing sink and clogged floor drain inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed pooled water/chicken spills inside walk-in cooler, accumulated grease under fryers, food spills and debris on walls and floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls, floors, and ceilings in all areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled water in mop pails and mop head improperly stored. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and hang mop head to dry to prevent insect breeding.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep and dish washing areas, missing floor drain cover inside washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease builudp inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report 2610573 on 1-15-25:57-must provides food handler certificates for all food handlers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued