Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2021, Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks has nine inspections in the public record. Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GYROS, ITALIAN BEEF,BURGERS,NACHOS, BURRITOS, RICE BOWLS) WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS TO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-15-25 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617584 ON 5-15-25:40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.47-OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2600512 ON 8-21-24:58- CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDEE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE, COME BACK IN, WALKING AND USING HER CELLULAR PHONE AND THEN BEGAN TO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING THE PREP AREA, MULTI-TASKING, USING PHONES, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EVERYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER IN REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) (CFM) MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 10, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE OF RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE UNCOVERED IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 2, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. THE TCS FOODS FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE: CATFISH FILLETS (50.7F), CATFISH NUGGETS (47.8F), CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (48.0F), AND JACK SALMON (49.4F) MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 40LBS AT $500.00 PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION. MUST PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/21/2021, REPORT #2472976 #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVER 7 BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY FOOD ITEMS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE OF RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHREDDED LETTUCE UNCOVERED IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE UNATTENDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING STATION WITH A LEAK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SURFACE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP, SOILED TOWELS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE MICROWAVES STORED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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Jan 8, 2021
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OUTSIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TRASH BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING IN THE BUSHES. ITEMS OBSERVED WERE WOOD, A SAFE, METAL, PAPER, BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE HIRED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks.
Has Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks 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 Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish Chicken and Tonys Philly Steaks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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