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Sharks Fish & Chicken

2640 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 9, 2026

Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 9, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of hot water at washroom (74.7 f) and dishroom handsink (75 f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Person in charge adjusted hotwater during inspection. Hot water at both sinks ranged between 109-123 f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Noted bulk dry seasoning and ingredients stored in white containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels with common name of item removed from its original container

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted fish and chicken in plastic storage totes in 4 door cooler at cooks line. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted trash and debris on grounds surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain area

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: A handwashing sink was removed from the dishwashing area. Establishment was licensed with a handwashing sink in this area on january 25, 2024; instructed to replace sink with hot and cold running water, soap and hand drying device. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Facility updated to reflect one exposed handsink at this time.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of fryers, cooler doors, blade and sleeve holder of can opener at prep table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around equipment where needed and maintain. Instructed to clean the floor drains where needed by sinks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in the utility sink and one compartment sink in the dishwashing area; instructed to remove items so that sinks are accessible for use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from january 25, 2024 as required; must correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 violation penalty citation issued. #57 instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. #58 instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No inspection summary posted from the previous inspection posted as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Previous inspection made on jan, 25, 2024. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued. - cos

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; instructed to provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.