RecordWell Data

Sharks Fish & Chicken

855 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

30cited violations
0serious tier
7inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2771508
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025280
2024190
2023240
2022170
2021120

Inspections

  1. Jan 30, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 23, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOPSINK NEXT TO HAND SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2587688 1/5/24 NOT CORRECTED -#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.#47-4-101.19 :MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER FILTERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES FROM REAR AREA & LOBBY,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN LOBBY.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  3. Jan 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FRYER FILTER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES FROM REAR AREA & LOBBY,HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN LOBBY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  4. Nov 20, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER (NO TAPE).MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. TABLE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART IN THE FRONT PREP STATION, INSIDE THE COOLERS & REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WERE EVER NEEDED.

  6. Oct 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF SAUCE FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARDBOARD FROM FRONT PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART,,PREP COOLERS & REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUSS PAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BEHIND CONDIMENT PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  7. Feb 11, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.