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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sharks Fish And Grill

5053 W Division St

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sharks Fish And Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Mar 18, 2024 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Sharks Fish And Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.11---OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 20, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector’s Notes

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. (***SEE COMMENTS).

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

NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (**SEE COMMENTS).

In Plain English

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

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING TEST KITS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS 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
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 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
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL CONTRACT SERVICE FOR THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

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
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 14, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 19, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Mar 18, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

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