A recent inspection by Austin Public Health found several health code violations at Sharks Fish and Chicken. The restaurant’s management has to fix these violations for smooth operations.
Please note that the score mentioned here is from a health inspection conducted on July 18, 2025. The score may not represent the future health inspection status of this restaurant.
Highlights
- Sharks Fish and Chicken was found violating several health codes during an inspection on July 18.
- Improper handling of TCS foods and the presence of flies contributed to the restaurant’s low score.
- The restaurant’s management needs to correct violations before the follow-up inspection.
Sharks Fish and Chicken
- Where: 1075 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721
- Date: July 18, 2025
- Score: 74
Health inspectors reported problems with ingredient storage, sanitation, and pest control. The violations documented by the inspector during the inspection include the following:
- The inspector identified raw shrimp stored on top of ready-to-eat and prepared foods in the reach-in freezer.
- Items included raw fish (53°F, 46°F), raw shrimp (63°F), diced tomatoes (52°F), fried chicken (52°F), and pudding (50°F). The standard temperature for these ingredients is at 41°F or less.
- There were no dates labelled on the prepared foods that were stored for more than 24 hours.
- The in-use tongs were in a container of standing water that was not at the required temperature of 135°F.
- Employees were washing their hands in a sink other than the handwashing sink.
- Food-contact surfaces and utensils were unclean to both sight and touch. There was dust, debris, and residue on the ladle
- Several non-food contact surfaces were covered in food residue, dust, and debris. There was flour and soil on the undershelf of the prep table.
- There was dust and debris on the steam table.
- The lowboy coolers had water/liquid. Food residue was accumulating on the racks of the lowboys and walk-in coolers.
- There was dirt and soil on the sides of the reach-in cooler. Soil/residue was accumulating on the handle of the walk-in cooler.
- There was dirt in the floor grout. There was soil, discoloration, and marks on the walls.
- A soiled wiping cloth was on the rack for dry goods and utensils.
- Mops were not stored in an improper way that risked air-drying.
- The inspector also noticed the plastic on the exterior of the walk-in cooler was peeling.
- There were cans of insecticides stored in the kitchen and food prep area.
- The inspector spotted flies in the restaurant.
A detailed health report of the inspection of Sharks Fish and Chicken is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The list of corrections was handed to the management at Sharks Fish and Chicken. The corrections must be fixed before the reinspection on July 23. The establishment should make the payment for the reinspection before the said date.
Routine inspections are conducted to help ensure health standards are met at food establishments.
