Sharks Fish & Chicken
10255 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 4, 2025
Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on August 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 4, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on the hood ventilation system and oil or grease running down the side under the hood. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamintaion of foods prepared.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food item containers in need of commodity name instructed to label all containers
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to correct and maintian
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep cuts and discoloration in need of replacing instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Side of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and debris build up instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 comp sink in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under and around fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times. Instructed to obtain sanitizing buckets for all wiping cloths.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitized manner. Not stuck between the shelf grates. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All rubber gaskets in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All side of cooking equipment and reach in in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste can in unisex washroom in need of cover. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove grease spills and build up. Wall at front drink station in need of detail cleaning to remove splatter. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of coving under handsink. Instructed to repair area and install coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove all debris and dust build up instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees who do not have city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.