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

Sharks Fish & Chicken 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 & Chicken last inspected?

Sharks Fish & Chicken was last inspected on December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sharks Fish & Chicken have?

Sharks Fish & Chicken has 20 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sharks Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Sharks Fish & Chicken

Name: Sharks Fish & Chicken
Address: 6046 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 88

6046 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #565 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+33 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

Feb 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Feb

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med10 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR HOT SANDWICH MEATS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED AT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,DISH STORAGE RACK,LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DOLLIES,LOBBY WINDOW SILLS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUNDS WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS(TIRES,FURNITURE,GARBAGE) MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR GREASE TRAP,MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT PANEL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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