Canvass
May 1, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sharks Fish & Chicken
215-225 W Pershing Rd
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
The department’s records list this business as closed or out of business.
Out of Business
Get the next inspection, free.
We'll email you when Sharks Fish & Chicken has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.
Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist
ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsComplaint
Mar 5, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE FOOD HANDLER WAS PROVIDED WITH A HAIR RESTAURANT DURING THE INSPECTION.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUDS AND HALF-SMOKING CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE NEAR THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED WAS A STRONG CIGARETTE SMELL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD CIGARETTE BUDS OUT OF ASHTRAYS AND REMOVE CIGARETTES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBEY THE NO-SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON SITE. 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2023
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 30, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IN CORNER AREA BY LICENSES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR BEHIND THE SHELF NEAR THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND SHELF NEXT TO THE SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEIING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON TILE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source