Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2024
67
Score
Sharks Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken since Mar 5, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sharks Fish & Chicken's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS PROVIDED WITH A HAIR RESTAURANT DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND FISH STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUDS AND HALF-SMOKING CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE NEAR THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A STRONG CIGARETTE SMELL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD CIGARETTE BUDS OUT OF ASHTRAYS AND REMOVE CIGARETTES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBEY THE NO-SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON SITE. 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 30, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER AREA BY LICENSES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR BEHIND THE SHELF NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND SHELF NEXT TO THE SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEIING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 24, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 28, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 19, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE 75.9F.3LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 54.OF..5LB SLICED TOMATO 63.9F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 8LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 60.3F-71.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12.5 LBS. $78.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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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 (ITALIAN BEEF,SLICED TOMATO,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH SEVERAL TOWELS IN BASI AND REAR HAND SINK WITH A CUTTING BOARD INSIDE OF BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINK FREE OF ARTICLES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH OPEN TOE SANDLES ON IN PREP AREA.MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS,SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT LAST FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WLL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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Dec 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 24, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING CLEANER IN THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 17, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE POSTED ON MENUS FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE-COS
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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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 Mar 5, 2024. The public record contains nine 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 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.
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