Sharks Fish & Chicken
250-252 E 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 20, 2025
Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on October 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 20, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in both employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb at ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the toilet room closest to the rear prep area without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed electrical insect control devices stored on the walls above food prep tables in the rear prep/ dishwashing area. Instructed to relocate and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed open box of shortening filter sheets stored on the floor of the rear toilet room. Instructed to reframe from storing food contact items on the floor and inside the toilet room. Must remove from toilet room at this time.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the rear food prep area next to a food prep table with no splash guard. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.