What is Sharks Fish And Grill's health inspection score?

Sharks Fish And Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sharks Fish And Grill last inspected?

Sharks Fish And Grill was last inspected on November 19, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sharks Fish And Grill have?

Sharks Fish And Grill has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sharks Fish And Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Sharks Fish And Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sharks Fish And Grill serve?

Sharks Fish And Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sharks Fish And Grill

Name: Sharks Fish And Grill
Address: 5053 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 88

5053 W DIVISION ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/19/2024

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Oct 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

20 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

2 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med11 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRSUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN A EVERY TWO HOUR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNTI THEY ARE REPLACED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE OPENING OF THE THREE DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR BROKEN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED TWO COOLING UNITS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING. ONE WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS HELD AND THE OTHER WITH THE LIDS JUST ACROSS FROM THE STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO WORKING STATUS OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND ROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR NEAR GREASE FILTERING MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NEW MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL RISK ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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