Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
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Score
Sharks Fish & Chicken has been inspected 15 times since 2011. Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 7, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ON THE WALLS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BOX OF SHORTENING FILTER SHEETS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAME FROM STORING FOOD CONTACT ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO A FOOD PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPARI AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Nov 15, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 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 WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AND MISSING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS ICE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYERS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM (ON THE LEFT) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER ON CELLULAR PHONE THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. AFTER BEING TOLD TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE WENT TO THE HAND SINK, WET HIS HANDS AND THEN CAME BACK TO FRONT TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR AT MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SINK SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE NOR CLEAN UP KIT ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM (ON THE LEFT) CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Dec 24, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, FISH AT 46-48.2F, AND SHRIMP AT 46.8F-48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $150. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT ARE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINERS AT REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKINING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, BREADING,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK.(FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.)
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Oct 19, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Aug 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharks Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sharks Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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