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Sharks Fish & Chicken

5048 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

38cited violations
3serious tier
11inspections
9tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2024120
2020120
2019140
2016120
2015183
2014120
2013140
2012160
2011120
2010150

Inspections

  1. Apr 2, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  2. Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 1, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Dec 18, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

  5. Nov 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  6. Sep 18, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

  7. Dec 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Nov 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Aug 21, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALONG SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  10. Dec 22, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  11. Nov 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.