RestaurantLicence 2867383

Sharks Fish & Chicken

119 E 75th St, Chicago 60619

Latest verdictPassAug 7, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections11since Sep 8, 2022

Fail rate36.4%4 of 11 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass45%
Conditional18%
Fail36%

11 inspections from 2022 to 2026 · hover a mark

2023202420252026

PassAug 7, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed ice build-up on shelf and freezer burn in corners of display case. Instructed to remove ice build up and ensure door remains shut in between use to prevent temperature changes/abuse of foods stored in display case
PassFeb 6, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 30, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 11
  Food obtained from approved source
  Observed approximately 8 containers of packaged taffy grapes for sale in the facility from an unknown unapproved source in front display cooler. Also noted about 30 containers of prepackaged spaghetti, tuna, crab, pasta salads and pudding. Person in charge could not provide an invoice for the taffy grapes during inspection. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients and major allergens listed, business name and address where made and packaged. Manager discarded and denatured items during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted top interior of ice machine not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest control logbook with reports from 3/5/25, 4/5/25 and 7/9/25; no 2026 service reports. All retail food establishments must maintain a log book which shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
PassOct 30, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged pasta and salads not labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items in display cooler.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed rust deposits on bottom of table in rear prep/ dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all rusty surfaces and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged and missing baseboards along walls in rear storage and dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
FailOct 23, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certficate posted when tcs food (chicken, fish, beef) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand washing sinks not accessible for hand washing, food handler rinsing shrimp in front hand sink and can of rustoleum and nails inside basin of rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature inside walk-in cooler, 6 pans of raw chicken 53.9f-55.7f, raw fish 52.1f, 2 containers of tzatziki sauce, 1 container of sour cream, 13 packs of cheese 54.3f-57.9f. Instructed manager to discard 150lbs and $300 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
6. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 58.4f walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
7. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged pasta and salads not labeled in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items in display cooler.
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no pest control logbook available. Instructed manager to provide. Pest control logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued
9. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
10. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice in ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store handle above ice to prevent contamination.
11. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
12. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw wood surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.
13. +9 more
ConditionalApr 14, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no employee on site with the Chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to have a pic with the cfm certificate and maintain. Priority foundation citation issued under violation #2
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago cfm on site when preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Fish, chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Food handler not washing hands before putting on gloves. Instructed to wash hands before/after glove use, multi-tasking, touching body, etc. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued
4. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Raw chicken not properly thawing, sitting in 2 of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, in the cooler or in the microwave. Maintain proper thawing methods.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Food handler not wearing a hair restraint nor a beard restraint. Instructed manager to wear both and maintain while in the prep/dish washing areas.
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  The interior of the ice machine with a pinkish substance on the white panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak at the base of the hot water lever handle on the 1-compartment sink and at the middle lever handle on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix all leaks and maintain good plumbing.
9. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Interior of toilet and the toilet room with stains and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain toilet/toilet room.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Broken/missing floor tiles inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace/provide and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors in the corners, under the storage racks, inside the walk in freezer/cooler, under/around the sinks and cooking equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout.
12. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Ventilation filters with dirt, grease and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.
13. +1 more
FailApr 22, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no employee on site with the Chicago certified food manager's (cfm) certificate. Instructed to have a pic with the cfm certificate and maintain. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago cfm on site when preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Fish, chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep/dishwashing and storage area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors in the walk in freezer, in the corners, under the storage racks in the rear and the interior of all of the floor drains with food, dirt and black like substance. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and the floor drains.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed the two employees on site with no food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate.
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed the previous core violations from report #2586207, dated 12/04/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: -40. Observed food handler not wearing a hair restraint nor a beard restraint. Instructed manager to wear both and maintain while in the prep/dish washing areas. -55. Observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and food splatters on the walls around the sinks and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the walls and ceilings through out. -55. Observed missing baseboards in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. -58. Observed no certified food manager with an allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to take the allergen course and maintain records on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued
PassDec 4, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler not wearing a hair restraint nor a beard restraint. Instructed manager to wear both and maintain while in the prep/dish washing areas.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and food splatters on the walls around the sinks and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the walls and ceilings through out.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing baseboards in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no certified food manager with an allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to take the allergen course and maintain records on site.
ConditionalAug 23, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (lamb) has been prepared and served. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled near the rear exit door. Instructed to label all bulk storage containers with the dry ingredients common names and maintain.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11 observed four condiment containers not covered stored on the shelving unit above the hot holding unit at the front food prep area. Also observed a dry ingredient in an open box with a styrofoam cup inside not covered. Instructed to cover all food items while not in use and also instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer dry ingredients and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed the side of the deep-frying unit with grease on the sides and at the bottom of the unit. Instructed to clean said unit and maintain.
5. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observd no hot water at the time of the inspection. The temperature of the water at the two exposed handwashing sinks in the food prep/dishwashing areas, at the three compartment sink, and in the employee toilet room ranged from 72.3-74.8f. Instructed to restore said hot water so that all handwashing sinks can reach and maintain 100-120 and the three compartment sink 110-120f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 observed the floors throughout the facility with slight debris on the floors especially in the following areas: under the meat display cooler, under and on the sides of the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean said floors more frequently and maintain
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employees who are not certified food managers must take the food handler course and maintain records on site at all times.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with an allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take an allergen course and maintain records on site.
FailAug 11, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on the menu for use of raw and undercooked foods (lamb chops and steaks). Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) on all digital, physical, and posted menus. See comments for verbiage for the consumer advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled near the rear exit door. Instructed to label all bulk storage containers with the dry ingredients common names and maintain.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead mouse on a sticky trap under the meat display cooler at the front service counter/food prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed four condiment containers not covered stored on the shelving unit above the hot holding unit at the front food prep area. Also observed a dry ingredient in an open box with a styrofoam cup inside not covered. Instructed to cover all food items while not in use and also instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer dry ingredients and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the side of the deep-frying unit with grease on the sides and at the bottom of the unit. Instructed to clean said unit and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors throughout the facility with slight debris on the floors especially in the following areas: under the meat display cooler, under and on the sides of the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean said floors more frequently and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employees who are not certified food managers must take the food handler course and maintain records on site at all times.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no certified food manager with an allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take an allergen course and maintain records on site.
PassSep 8, 2022LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed cooling unit not in working repair. Item labeled out of order. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items from premises.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wood being utilized for floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace wood flooring with a smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent material.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5514×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
25×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
374×
Food properly labeled; original container
574×
All food employees have food handler training
584×
Allergen training as required
383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2867383 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.