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CONCERNS NOTED

SHARK FISH AND CHICKEN

8255 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Jul 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

11 total

pest
327%
facility
218%
other
218%
contamination
218%
hygiene
19%
temperature
19%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Code 1

MinorPest

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. WHILE SUCH FOODS AS (CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED) INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON SITE WITH FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 2

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Code 51

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 53

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING ONE DOOR REACH IN PREP UNIT IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE THREE DOOR REACH IN THAT IS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN BOTH REAR AND FRONT OF FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Code 55

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE OR KEEP ON PERSON AT ALL TIMES.

Code 57

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKET ON DOOR NUMBER THREE CLOSE TO NORTH WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR (NOT STAYING CLOSED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from July 2025 โ€” 268 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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