Seafood Shack & Steak

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1. Apr 23, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:15 AM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: POTATOES 111.6 F, CORN 122.2 F, ITALIAN BEEF 123.8 F, PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED IS COMBINED WITH BELOW VIOLATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: LAMB CHOPS 48.2 F, FRIED CHICKEN 76.1 F DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 4 LBS VALUED AT $45. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED IS COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GARLIC NOODLES, RICE, BOILED EGGS, MIXED SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: T BONE STEAKS, LAMB CHOPS, FISH,). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTTER LID. ALSO NOTED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HOLE AT BASE OF WALL BETWEEN WALL AND BATHROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

2. Oct 22, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Oct 15, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF LAMB CHOPS AT 58.6F, 2 LBS OF SLICED AND DICED TOMATOS AT 56F, 6 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 60F AND 6 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 80F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. 22LBS DISCARDED VALUE $85.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND 15 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN THE WASHROOM AND ON A CUTTING BOARD AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND THE FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY LEAVING AN OPENING FOR RODENTS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 10, 2024 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INCLUDING DESSERT COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AND STEAMTABLE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #55 FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. #55 REMOVE ITEMS STORED IN UTILITY SINK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. #55 TWO FLOOR DRAINS NEED COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN FURNACE CLOSET; PROVIDE COVERS FOR DRAINS. #55 OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56 OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

4. May 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INCLUDING DESSERT COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AND STEAMTABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE ITEMS STORED IN UTILITY SINK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     TWO FLOOR DRAINS NEED COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN FURNACE CLOSET; PROVIDE COVERS FOR DRAINS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

5. Dec 2, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 FRONT DOORS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.