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Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks

Restaurant

1538 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Far South Side

Jul 17, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

No handwashing sign at rear sink and missing stoppers on three-compartment sink.

Key Findings

  • Handwashing sink at rear lacked required signage.
  • Three-compartment sink was missing stoppers.
  • Prep area light shields were damaged and need replacement.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Sharks Fish & Chicken Tonys Philly Steaks has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 2, 2026.

Jul 2, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Jun 25, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Oct 30, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 16, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Jul 17, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Jul 10, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

12 violations
Jul 10, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jul 2, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Feb 8, 2024Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

3 violations