What is Shark Fish And Chicken's health inspection score?

Shark Fish And Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shark Fish And Chicken last inspected?

Shark Fish And Chicken was last inspected on July 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shark Fish And Chicken have?

Shark Fish And Chicken has 26 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shark Fish And Chicken safe to eat at?

Shark Fish And Chicken has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Shark Fish And Chicken serve?

Shark Fish And Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shark Fish And Chicken

Name: Shark Fish And Chicken
Address: 8255 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 44

8255 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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.

Location

8255 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High8 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. WHILE SUCH FOODS AS (CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED) INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON SITE WITH FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING ONE DOOR REACH IN PREP UNIT IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR REACH IN THAT IS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN BOTH REAR AND FRONT OF FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE OR KEEP ON PERSON AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET ON DOOR NUMBER THREE CLOSE TO NORTH WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR (NOT STAYING CLOSED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESP. ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE COLD RUNNING WATER, OR UNDER REFRIGERATION)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
STYROFOAM CUPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE PRODUCT OR OUT OF CONTAINER IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, BREADING AT INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER. EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSERS AND FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDWASH SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE, RAGS BEING USED TO CONTAIN GREASE FROM LEAKING FRYER. INSTD TO REMOVE RAGS, REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE. EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED FLOOR TILES AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREEE OF DEBRIS, BUILD UP AND STAINS

Base deductions−22 pts

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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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