What is Sharks Fish & Chicken's health inspection score?

Sharks Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sharks Fish & Chicken last inspected?

Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on March 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sharks Fish & Chicken have?

Sharks Fish & Chicken has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sharks Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Sharks Fish & Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sharks Fish & Chicken

Name: Sharks Fish & Chicken
Address: 1234 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 79

1234 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/7/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #993 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1234 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint1 License

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FROM LAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION IN THE LOG BOOK IS DATED 2/24/23. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 PEST SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589388 ON 2/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 40 - I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571820 ON 2/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, CHEESE AT 47F, GYRO SAUCE AT 46F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 54F IN A CONTAINER SITTING ON TOP OF THE DRAIN BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP ATTACHED TO THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571820 ON 2/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE ASHES IN IT STORED ON TOP OF A STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SNK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE 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−6 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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