Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Sharks Fish & Chicken has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Sharks Fish & Chicken's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -VIOLATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SELLING TCS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
57
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUST ON THE RACK SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE LOWER PART OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE DOOR AND GASKET SO THE DOOR WILL CLOSE COMPLETELY. MAINTAIN SAME. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2025
Complaint
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOIN USE AT THIS TIME AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57 DEGREES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND CONTACT CDPH WHEN CORRECTED. NO CITATION ISSUED
33
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
35
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH IN SEALED PORTIONED CRYOR VAC PACKAGES THAWING IN WALKIN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGING WHILE THAWING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTLI-USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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47
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER RAW SHRIMP(56.5F), RAW FISH (52.7F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL BE STORED AT 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTLI-USE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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45
Jan 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HANDSINK IN NON FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRS OR REMOVE HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
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Jan 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OPEN BAIT BLOCKS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND NOT HAVE BAIT OPEN AND EXPOSED. ALL BAIT MUST BE IN BAIT BOXES NOT OPEN. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NON CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2588124 ON 1/17/2024. #16 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GREASE TANK CONTAINER, GREASE FILTER, WALLS, SHELVES, AND FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. GREASE IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH, AND VERY THICK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPONGES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REMOVING. ALL SPONGES NEED TO BE REPLACED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD SHELVES AT SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON THEM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HANDSINK IN NON FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRS OR REMOVE HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. COVING IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Jan 17, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DIFFERANT AREAS WITH OPEN BAIT BLOCKS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND NOT HAVE BAIT OPEN AND EXPOSED. ALL BAIT MUST BE IN BAIT BOXES NOT OPEN. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED
28
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON GREASE TANK CONTAINER, GREASE FILTER, WALLS, SHELVES, AND FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. GREASE IS STICKY TO THE TOUCH, AND VERY THICK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO WORKING STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPONGES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REMOVING. ALL SPONGES NEED TO BE REPLACED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD SHELVES AT SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON THEM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HANDSINK IN NON FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRS OR REMOVE HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. COVING IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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43
Jan 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET ON RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM FRYERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR REAR DOOR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP, DEAD INSECTS).REPAIR STRIP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 14, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALON EAST WALL BEHIND MENU BOARD, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SODA DISPENSER UNITS NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1387375 ON 2-27-14: 30-THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOO CONTAINERS. 33-MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, ALSO MUST DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 38-MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET ON RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM FRYERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR REAR DOOR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF WATER READS 83.9F NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICHEN AND FISH SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
40
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Feb 4, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ICE FROM UNIT,THE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED AND THE ABOVE MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL,WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED,FAX#312 746-8040 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBERSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICKEN AND FISH SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2013
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATED PACKAGED CHEESECAKES WITH SELL BY DATE 1-30-13 DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOR CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154506 ON 8-14-12. 31-INVERT FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION. 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-REPAIR STRIP ON DOOR. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. 37-PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT,(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR STRIPS/SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. REMOVE APRONS AND HAT OFF SODA DISPENSER UNIT, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (TV'S, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, OVENS, SHOES, ETC). SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM SYRUP IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT FORKS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT,(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREAS. REPAIR STRIP ON DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. REMOVE KEYS AND CELL PHONE OFF PREP TABLE, APRONS AND SHOES OFF SODA DISPENSER UNIT, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (TV'S, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, OVENS, SHOES, ETC). SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM CONDIMENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN FRONT AREA LIGHT SHIELDS WATER STAINED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CONTINUE TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IE. TAYLOR ICECREAM MACHINE NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES AND REAR OVER COOLERS.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN /SANITIZE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN SALAD/PIE COOLER UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND ON TOP OF WIC/WIF,(TIRES,PAINT CANS,PIPES ETC)POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA,MUST REMOVE FROM AREAS.
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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 Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
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