Sharks Chicken and Fish

8060 Highway 85 Ste 400, Riverdale, GA 30274
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sharks Chicken and Fish stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Approved thawing methods used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sharks Chicken and Fish scores about where you'd expect for a Riverdale restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed 4 packages of cooked Italian beef thawing at room temperature in unused fryer. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: Had PIC place the 4 packages of cooked Italian beef in the walk-in cooler for proper thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service cups and lids stored on the floor. Iteams shall be stored off the floor. PIC moved items from the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (2 containers of raw shrimp; 1 container of raw chicken wings) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41F in reach-in cooler #2. Advised PIC that all ready-to-eat and raw TCS food items shall be at 41F and below. COS: PIC discarded 2 containers of raw shrimp and 1 container of raw chicken wings.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no procedures and materials used in order to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Advised PIC to obtain all materials for vomit/fecal response. Provided PIC with a copy of vomit/fecal procedures.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report illnesses/symptoms of foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and signed agreement forms shall be provided to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to make copy of the conditional agreement form and to sign.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed 3 packages of cooked Italian beef thawing at room temperature on a bread rack. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: Had PIC place the 3 packages of cooked Italian beef in the walk-in cooler for proper thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler #2 in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 54F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced and to ensure that ambient temperatures are 41F and below.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed a set of personal keys and cell phone sitting on the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC placed set of keys and cell phone at the designated area for all personal belongings.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 containers of raw catfish nuggets cooling in the walk-in cooler tightly covered. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed cover from the 2 containers of raw catfish nuggets to properly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Apr 9, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sharks Chicken and Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sharks Chicken and Fish on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sharks Chicken and Fish?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sharks Chicken and Fish.

How does Sharks Chicken and Fish compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?

Sharks Chicken and Fish most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Riverdale average of 90.

Has Sharks Chicken and Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharks Chicken and Fish have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sharks Chicken and Fish means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.