FEB 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRANK'S CHICAGO SHRIMP HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
4459 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 20, 2025 · passed with conditions
7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF SHRIMP IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (58F-70F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 202023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING COLD WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (I.E. UNDER CONSTANT RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, OR AS PART OF COOKING PROCESS)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR , MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
OCT 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A BAG OF FROZEN SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A SINK OF COLD WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COLD WATER RUNNING TO THAW, NOT SITING IN COLD WATER.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATE.
APR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 192015FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 19
2015
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515431 DATED 12/24/2014: 32 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN. CONDENSER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING. MAINTAIN. 36 OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHEILDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT. CHLORINE TEST STRIPS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF BLEACH IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN. CONDENSER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING. MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHEILDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
OCT 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND ENDCAPS AT LIGHT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 52012PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2012
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOUR FRYERS,CABINETS BELOW AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL THE EAST MIDDLE WALL TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP BETWEEN THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO PROVIDE BASEBORDS AT THIS WALL AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO SEAL THE ALL HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT.
JUN 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMUKATION. CLEAN SAME.
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