Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food has been inspected 11 times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE, PLASTIC BOWLS/CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF BREADING, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Jan 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FISH BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE OF RUST ON SHELVING IN THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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May 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 73.2F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP, BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOP BUCKETS IMPROPERLY STORED NEAR DISH AREA. MUST HANG EQUIPMENT OR STORE TO PROPERLY DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.16 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INTERIOR PART OF FRYER CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES ,UNUSED PREP COOLER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN ON TOP SHELF.
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Aug 2, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INTERIOR PART OF FRYER CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES ,UNUSED PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN ON TOP SHELF.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCRETE BRICKS BEING USED TO ANCHOR THE GYRO MACHINE ON TOP OF THE FLATTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE---------OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER--------OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR INSTALLING AND SERVICING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 4, 2019
License
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD PROPERLY DURING FACILITY REPAIRS (FRONT LOBBY) TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM UPPER & LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food.
Has Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shark Fast Food — Sharks Fast Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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