Sharks Fish & Chicken
5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1514960
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 2, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBESRVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE FRONT POP COOLERS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AROUND THE CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 18, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN REAR OF DEBRIS. SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 18, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED A ASSORTMENT OF TARTS (PEACH,BLUEBERRY,APPLE,SWEET POTATOE)IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON COUNTER TOP FOR SALE FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE,NO RECEIPT OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE RECEIPT OF APPROVED SOURCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.APPX.7LBS.$21. (CRITICAL 7-38-005B)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 53.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE DURING DISPLAY.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FRO SALE SUCH A ASSORTMENT OF 27LBS.CAKES 55.1F-56.7F,5.12LBS BANANA PUDDING 53.7F-54.1F,4LBS. COLE SLAW 53.4F-54.4F,15LBS ASSORTED CHEESE CAKES 51.7F-54.6F,.5LBS. PEACH COBBLER 56.3F.ALSO 5 LBS COLE SLAW IN STYRO FOAM TRAYS ON PREP TABLE AT 65.0F-72.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DEANTURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW .APPX 61.12LBS. $156.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA & TOILETROOM,DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR; REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE. PLEASE REPAIR SO THAT DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND REMOVE DUST AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FRONT HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 21, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO, REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 22, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HANDLES WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION COVER AND ALL OTHER TOILET ROOM SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING AND PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.