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Shrimps Fish And Chicken/tony's Philly Steak

8151-8153 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

83cited violations
2serious tier
15inspections
63tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2528077
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026320
2025190
20242140
20234341
20212160
2018171
2017210

Inspections

  1. Jul 2, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 24, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. May 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE/ PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  4. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGER OR SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIDS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2605773 ON 10-31-24:40 EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.57- FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  5. Oct 31, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REAR AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -CEILING TILES WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  6. Jan 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.

  7. Dec 19, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE RAW FISH AND CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO PUT WAX PAPER IN A FULL PAN FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN/FISH). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ESPECIALLY BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (WAX PAPER) WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE MUST NOT BE OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.

  8. Mar 21, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 17, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572381 03/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Mar 10, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD (FISH) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND THREE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE YELLOW FLOUR STORAGE BIN STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.THE THREE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BLACK, NON-SLIP MATS WHICH WERE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE WHITE SHELVING UNIT WHERE A BULK OF CAN SODA IS STORED, AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ SLUSHY AREA. THE CONTAMINATED FLOUR WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521985, DATE: 08/27/2021, , NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49-REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Aug 27, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jun 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jan 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT TWO EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  14. May 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Apr 28, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE SIDES; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. ALSO FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED AND RECEIPT FOR SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 9, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.