Shark Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Shark Fish and Chicken appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. Shark Fish and Chicken was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Shark Fish and Chicken on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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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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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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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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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Jul 21, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESP. ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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May 13, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE COLD RUNNING WATER, OR UNDER REFRIGERATION)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: STYROFOAM CUPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE PRODUCT OR OUT OF CONTAINER IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, BREADING AT INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER. EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSERS AND FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDWASH SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE, RAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN GREASE FROM LEAKING FRYER. INSTD TO REMOVE RAGS, REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE. EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED FLOOR TILES AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREEE OF DEBRIS, BUILD UP AND STAINS
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Apr 20, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FAN AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOOD. APPROX (2) 40-LB CONTAINERS OF CATFISH STORED BY 3- COMPARTMENT TO UNTHAW AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F,61.0F. ALSO 40-LBS OF OCEAN PEARCH AT 55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 41.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 150.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH BEING UNTHAWED OVERNIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY THAW UNDER REFGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER AND MICROWAVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(66.7F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER EATING BANANA PUDDING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EATING OUTSIDE OF PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRYERS AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND RECYCLING UNIT, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA (IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.)
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May 10, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO CONTINUE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AT FREEZER COMPRESSOR FROM REPORT 1151152 3/6/13.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS, CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE OFF THE FLOOR FREEZER. FROM REPORT 1151152 3/6/13.
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Mar 6, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AT COMPRESSOR NEED TO REMOVE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE OFF WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FRONT FROM LAST REPORT.
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Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER. CLEAN FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FAN COVER IN RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON TOP COOLER/FREEZER REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FLITERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FREEZER FLOOR. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REAR LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS CLEANING
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOOD VENTILATION IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSERT THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shark Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shark Fish and Chicken on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shark Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Shark Fish and Chicken.
Has Shark Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shark Fish and Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shark Fish and Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shark Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shark Fish and Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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