Canvass
Jul 2, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sharks Express Of Kenwood
101 E 51st St
Last inspected Jul 2, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 26, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/DECLUTTER PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 19, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED AND/OR HELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD ON THE WINDOW SHADE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD IN THE REAR ON BOXES,WALLS AND RACKS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION #7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES,WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source