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New Sharks Fish And Chicken Inc.: health inspection history

7122 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

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Address
7122 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jun 17, 2026
License number
2284194
Latest inspection
Jun 17, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
9 inspections, Jun 11, 2021 to Jun 17, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 3 × No Entry; 2 × Pass; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Fail; 1 × Out of Business. 33 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 17, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: NOTED SLUSHY MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN BEFORE USE
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYERS, ON GREASE COLLECTING (EQUIPMENT) AND ON PIPES BEHIND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE TOILET IN TOILET ROOM AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER GREASE COLLECTING EQUIPMENT STORED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 15, 2026 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 10, 2025 Canvass

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -THE GRAY CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THICK FLOUR/DIRT. -THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. -THE LARGE GRAY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE MOPSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. SINK IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND CLUTTER FREE AREA.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

Feb 27, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: -THE GRAY CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THICK FLOUR/DIRT. -THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. -THE LARGE GRAY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE MOPSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. SINK IS CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND CLUTTER FREE AREA.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581567 DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #48-OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ONLY ABLE TO REACH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET HEAD WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FAUCET HEAD TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND…

Nov 27, 2023 Canvass

Result: Out of BusinessRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 12, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 52.1F WITH NON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS BREAD AND HOT PEPPERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH SODAS STORED INSIDE AT 46.8F, AND A TWO DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH NON TCS BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE AT 55.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON ALL UNITS.…
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD ONLY ABLE TO REACH THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET HEAD WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FAUCET HEAD TO BE ABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH/SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jun 14, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jun 11, 2021 Canvass

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.