Shark Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
SHARK FISH AND CHICKEN, located at 8255 S Kedzie Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on July 17, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 50, with 3 major and 8 minor violations noted. Previous inspections for SHARK FISH AND CHICKEN have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 13, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Apr 20, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Violations — Jul 17, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. WHILE SUCH FOODS AS (CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED) INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON SITE WITH FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET ON DOOR NUMBER THREE CLOSE TO NORTH WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR (NOT STAYING CLOSED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING ONE DOOR REACH IN PREP UNIT IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR REACH IN THAT IS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN BOTH REAR AND FRONT OF FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE OR KEEP ON PERSON AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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