Sharks on Division Corporation
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2025, Sharks on Division Corporation has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sharks on Division Corporation is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. FOUND WAREWASHING SINK AT 77.6F AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM 76.0F-77.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS 100F AND WAREWASHING SINK 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED UNIT. SLICED TOMATOES (55.6F), RAW CHICKEN (60.1F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (56.3F), SLICED CHEESES (YELLOW/WHITE AMERICAN) (55.1F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AT $56 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY TAGGED COOLER UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER WAS 61.0F. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41�F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER WILL REMAIN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERITED MANAGER FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND VALID CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH AN OPENING TO THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13: AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN NOT PROVIDED AND SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET BARELY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED TOILET TO FLUSH PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOAM MATERIAL AND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AND A STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41�F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 135�F OR ABOVE. BOTH UNITS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH A SMALL OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13: AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN NOT PROVIDED AND SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AND A STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41�F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE TOILET ROOM OF THE FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE SURFACE OF THE GENERATOR NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. OBSERVED AN PHOTO COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120�F), AND BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH A SMALL OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN NOT PROVIDED AND SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharks on Division Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharks on Division Corporation on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharks on Division Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sharks on Division Corporation.
Has Sharks on Division Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharks on Division Corporation have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sharks on Division Corporation means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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