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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN
1554 W MARQUETTE RD, CHICAGO, IL, 60636
Health Inspection: violations
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-04-09; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-04-09), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-04-09: Canvass
Pass w/ Conditions
- Critical: CHI-22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 10 lbs of raw chicken held at 51.4f, placed in a large tub filled with standing water at room temperature in mop sink. Per manager, "chicken left overnight to thaw" Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $30.
- Not Critical: CHI-35 — APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing, Found chicken placed in a bucket with standing water at room temperature to thaw. Instructed to thaw according to health code.
- Not Critical: CHI-36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No Food temperature measuring device, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Foam cups used as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoops.
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