Sharks Fish & Chicken

2640 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sharks Fish & Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sharks Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 25, 2024 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION PENALTY CITATION ISSUED. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JAN, 25, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. - COS

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: A HANDWASHING SINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT WAS LICENSED WITH A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA ON JANUARY 25, 2024; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY UPDATED TO REFLECT ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS TIME.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLER DOORS, BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED BY SINKS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60

Jan 25, 2024

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two 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 zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sharks Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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