Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sharks Fish & Chicken

Name: Sharks Fish & Chicken
Address: 2640 E 75th St, Chicago, IL

2640 E 75th St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 9, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT WASHROOM (74.7 F) AND DISHROOM HANDSINK (75 F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PERSON IN CHARGE ADJUSTED HOTWATER DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER AT BOTH SINKS RANGED BETWEEN 109-123 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED BULK DRY SEASONING AND INGREDIENTS STORED IN WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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 problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FISH AND CHICKEN IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN 4 DOOR COOLER AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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 problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 27, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

A HANDWASHING SINK WAS REMOVED FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT WAS LICENSED WITH A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA ON JANUARY 25, 2024; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY UPDATED TO REFLECT ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS TIME.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLER DOORS, BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED BY SINKS.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

SEE VIOLATION 60

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

SEE VIOLATION 60

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 25, 2024 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION PENALTY CITATION ISSUED. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JAN, 25, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED. - COS

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jan 25, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source