Sharks Fish and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2023
61
Score
Sharks Fish and Grill has been inspected eight times since 2018. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 28, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sharks Fish and Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2023
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED TWO COOLING UNITS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING. ONE WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS HELD AND THE OTHER WITH THE LIDS JUST ACROSS FROM THE STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO WORKING STATUS OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL RISK ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jan 20, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
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Mar 18, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: knives wedged between cooler and prep table, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Jul 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPRED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-18 REPORT #2222756. #58: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42.090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVER THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Oct 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
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Sep 21, 2018
License
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish and Grill on file is from Apr 28, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish and Grill.
Has Sharks Fish and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish and Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharks Fish and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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