Canvass
Jul 8, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Big Sharks
2424 E 75th St
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Quick Answers
- When was Big Sharks last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 8, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2023 to Jul 8, 2026.
- Has Big Sharks ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL), PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER MATTER AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 21, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED BOTH MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING FLOUR.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL), PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER MATTER AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
THE FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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
THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.
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, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP,PREP STATION, AND THE SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source