Sharks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2010. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Sharks Fish & Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBESRVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT POP COOLERS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AROUND THE CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 18, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR OF DEBRIS. SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 18, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ASSORTMENT OF TARTS (PEACH,BLUEBERRY,APPLE,SWEET POTATOE)IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON COUNTER TOP FOR SALE FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NO RECEIPT OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE RECEIPT OF APPROVED SOURCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.APPX.7LBS.$21. (CRITICAL 7-38-005B)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 53.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE DURING DISPLAY.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FRO SALE SUCH A ASSORTMENT OF 27LBS.CAKES 55.1F-56.7F,5.12LBS BANANA PUDDING 53.7F-54.1F,4LBS. COLE SLAW 53.4F-54.4F,15LBS ASSORTED CHEESE CAKES 51.7F-54.6F,.5LBS. PEACH COBBLER 56.3F.ALSO 5 LBS COLE SLAW IN STYRO FOAM TRAYS ON PREP TABLE AT 65.0F-72.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DEANTURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW .APPX 61.12LBS. $156.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA & TOILETROOM,DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR; REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. PLEASE REPAIR SO THAT DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FRONT HAND SINK.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO, REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES WHERE NEEDED.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND ALL OTHER TOILET ROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING AND PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 about once every two years on average.
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