Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sharks Fish & Chicken is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND ON OTHER VENTS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Sep 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND A BIN OF FISH SITTING IN WATER IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 48.9F-55.0F. FOUND CHICKEN WINGS (47.9-50F), FISH FILLETS (49.0F), CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (50F-51F, SHRIMP (49.8F) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND SLICED TOMATOES IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP ARE AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 1,850 LBS AT $3,750 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETELY INACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. STACKED BOXES OF SO FLEECE (ABOUT 4), SHELF ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK AND A BIN OF PREPACKAGED SAUCES INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MENTIONED SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MASS BINS OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (98-107.0F) AND FRIED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (68.0F-70.0F) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. BOTH BINS WERE FOUND STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM COOKING TOO MUCH CHICKEN AT ONCE AND LEAVING IT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PRECOOK SMALLER BATCHES AND STORE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 350LBS AT $650 DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORIRTY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED BINS WITH LIDS OF CHICKEN AND FISH STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COLD RUNNING WATER OR PUT FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO DEFROST THE DAY BEFORE PREP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN THE DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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May 4, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 30, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 19, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. FLIES ON FOOD SUPPLIES, UTENSILS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMANTE FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND IN A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2020
Consultation
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS (I.E. CHICKEN, SHRIMPS, ETC.) FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN THE RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
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Sep 16, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS (I.E. CHICKEN, SHRIMPS, ETC.) FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN THE RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS. MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
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May 13, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR PERSON IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS.
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Jun 19, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERVE SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 11/25/18. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FOLLOW UP WITH SCHOOL/INSTRUCTOR OF CLASS TO OBTAIN HIS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST 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 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. 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: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLES NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR NEXT TO STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK ARE NOT SHIELDED; PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK RUSTED; PAINT AREA.
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Jul 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL ODORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALSO PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF DEAD BUG.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN COVER IN BATHROOM OF DUST. ALSO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 29, 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 Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 19 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish & Chicken.
Has Sharks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
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