Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sharks Fish & Chicken on the weaker side. 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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS foods held at improper temperature, Found 10 lbs of raw chicken held at 51.4f, placed in a large tub filled with standing water at room temperature in mop sink. Per manager, "chicken left overnight to thaw" Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $30.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No Food temperature measuring device, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing, Found chicken placed in a bucket with standing water at room temperature to thaw. Instructed to thaw according to health code.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Foam cups used as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoops.
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Mar 31, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594657 5/15/24 NOT CORRECTED.#10-6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #48-4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.#55- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE RACK,UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK,UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN.ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED LUNCHMEATS,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP, LOOSE FLOORING AT ENTRY INTO WALK IN FREEZER..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(BULK,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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May 15, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 8, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF-48.7F.IN WALK IN COOLER AND 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST-57.4F IN WATER INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 15LBS. $30.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CORRAL BASE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF LOWER WALLBASE AT FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON DISHES AND PLASTIC LINER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS & BUCKETS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR A LARGER SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,INSIDE OIL TANKER,ALONG WALL BASES OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LARGE GAP ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND BEHIND REACH IN UNUSED FREEZER,STAINED CEILING TILE IN LOBBY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KIDS MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU WITH A DRINK BUT THE JUICE OFFERED ISN'T 100% FRUIT JUICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five 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 nine 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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 around three times per year on average.
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