Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Sharks Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 12 times.
Sharks Fish & Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR HAIR AND BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FRYERS.
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86
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING RACKS IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING AT AIR CONDITIONING VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOB MISSING ON RIGHT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500287 4/15/21 NOT CORRECTED-#55-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND LOCK ON SAME,3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ,STAINED CEILING TILES.BEHIND GREASE FILTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 0.0 PPM'S.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES (PLASTIC LARGE BINS , LIDS AND TONGS WITH A CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER RINSING DISHES WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND PLACING THEM ON ABOVE RACK TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE APPX.10 BLOCKS OF OPEN RODENTICIDE (POISON)SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT BOX IN CORNER NEAR MOP SINK AND UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE POISON.MUST STORE IN A ENCLOSED BAIT STATION AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN PIPES AND WALL ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAME.APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF FOOD AND POP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND BAIT STATION NEAR MOP SINK AND ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED FRYER IN REAR AREA,OFFICE AREA- ALONG DESK AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER SAME.APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED LEGS & THIGHS 81.3F.4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 71.4F AND 7LBS. COOKED WINGLETTS 64.2F IN PLASTIC BINS AND BOXES ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 14LBS. $27.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2500287 4/15/21 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.#55- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.#55-FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE THAT MATCHES THE SANITIZING TEST KIT (QUATERNARY) THAT WILL BE USED TO SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND LOCK ON SAME,3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES AND CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND WATER TANK,BEHIND GREASE FILTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM AROUND PIPES AT WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAP AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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25
Apr 15, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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78
Apr 7, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING / PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PC FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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67
Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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67
May 29, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE ENCRUSTED RACKS IN REFRIGERATORS OF PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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61
Dec 12, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT UPON INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING INSPECTION,CDI.
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95
Jun 19, 2017
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKMWHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM THE SHELVES IN THE COOKING LINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP. AND MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT COOKING LINE AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR DDOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING
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82
Jul 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH CRATES IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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90
Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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95
Jul 13, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATIONG WITHOUT A CERFIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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95
Mar 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#920446 DATE 02-03-2014(32)PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER AT WALL BASE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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78
Apr 14, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT( INCLUDING GREASY BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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70
Feb 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT( INCLUDING GREASY BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE PIPE FOR WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A BUS PAN, MUST PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER.
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74
Jun 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jan 14, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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95
May 15, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNIT AT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F OR LESS.MUST REPAIR UNIT,CONTACT CDPH TO HAVE TAGGED REMOVED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER.BANANA PUDDING 52.1F,COLE SLAW-50.1F,MAC SALAD 50.1F,CHEESE CAKE-50.8F,SPAGHETTI-54.1F,WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.TOTAL COST$85.00-(4-SPAGHETTI,10-COLESLAW,10-MAC SALAD,19 CHEESECAKES,24-BANANA PUDDINGS)-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD ,AND SERVING FOOD/FISH, ON PREMISES WITH EXPIRED FOOD SANITATION FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE 9/11/2010. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. PREMISES MUST OPERATE BUSINESS WHEN PREPARING FOOD WITH VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL TOWEL AND TISSUE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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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 24, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 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 nine 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.
How often is Sharks Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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