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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sharks Fish & Chicken

5048 S Cottage Grove Ave

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Complaint

Apr 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBESRVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAINED.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

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