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SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN

1234 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 27, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on February 27, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) FOR DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR 2 OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH INSIDE 2 DISPLAY COOLERS AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) FOR DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR 2 OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH INSIDE 2 DISPLAY COOLERS AT THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) FOR DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR 2 OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FROM LAST YEAR. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION IN THE LOG BOOK IS DATED 2/24/23. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 PEST SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF BOTH DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589388 ON 2/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 40 - I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571820 ON 2/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, CHEESE AT 47F, GYRO SAUCE AT 46F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 54F IN A CONTAINER SITTING ON TOP OF THE DRAIN BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP ATTACHED TO THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571820 ON 2/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE ASHES IN IT STORED ON TOP OF A STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SNK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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