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

Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks last inspected?

Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks was last inspected on May 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks have?

Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks has 33 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks safe to eat at?

Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks

Name: Sharks Fish, Chicken & Philly Steaks
Address: 1554 W MARQUETTE RD, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 64

1554 W MARQUETTE RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/15/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 15, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

25 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+39 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

Feb 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

17 basic

Feb

May 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med12 Basic

18 total3 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(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 TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,FISH,COLE SLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD SHAKERS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE ON WHEEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON A BAKING PAN ON LOWER SHELF WITH CHEMICAL STORED ON IT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM AND NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.LOOSE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR NEXT TO OIL FILTER TANK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT ON FOR CURRENT BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO MAINTAIN LOGBOOK ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL SEPERATION OF RESTAURANT AND LOTTERY/ VIDEO GAMING AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPERATE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION OR UNNECCESSARY PERSONS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7- 38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIOR TO USE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE IN PLACE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE TOILETROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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