Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Public records show seven inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken stretching back to 2024. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (HAMBURGER 211.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATON 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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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620834 ON7-17025:10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.47-OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 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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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF BEVERAGES STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HAMBURGER BUNS NOT COVERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. 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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (HAMBURGER 199.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATON 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
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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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED RICE ON STEAM TABLE AT 86F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD RICE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. DISCARDED NINE LBS OF COOKED RICE VALUED AT $40.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO COMPLETED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON FEB. 8, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK FOUND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED. SINK WAS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY ROOM BEHIND THE THREE COMP SINK AND WAS REMOVED. ESTABLISHMENT WAS LICENSED IN FEBRUARY OF 2024. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIORS, REFRIGERATION UNIT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WHERE NEEDED AND PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOUND AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ORANGE/BROWNISH STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. MUST REMOVE STAINS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken.
Has Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken have averaged around three 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 Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and 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 Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks — Sharks Fish and Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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