SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANK'S CHICAGO SHRIMP HOUSE, INC..

EAT. 81/100

5052 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 2, 2025 · passed

12 of 17 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTATINERS CONTAINING (FLOUR & SALT) WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH CONTENTS NAME.

AUG 12
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

NOV 10
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GATE AND MISSING PANELS ALONG DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MSSING PANEL AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSED AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

TORN DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT PREP 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASH ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ACROSS FROM THE REAR PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

MAY 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

UPON INSPECTION, FOUND OUT THAT THE COOLER IS STILL NOT WORKING AT 80.0F. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES. STATES THAT THE COOLER WAS AT 40.0F WHEN HE CAME BUT IT WENT DOWN AGAIN AND THE COOLER STARTS TO SMELL BURN. TECHNICIAN STATED ALSO THAT THE COOLER IS READY TO GO AND HE CANNOT FIX IT ANYMORE. TAGGED REMAINS ON THE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEA,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMP OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. AT 50.0F DOWN TO 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP FOR 40.0F OR BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WAS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER BUT IT WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED COOLER " HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE COOLER UNTIL IT IS REACHING A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEA,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must wear a hat or hair net in food prep areas.

APR 22
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed bus pans (which are used for prepped food items) stored right side up. Instructed all multi use items must properly stored, upside down or inverted, to prevent contamination.

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

Observed reach in freezer with ice accumulation on the interior side walls. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain all freezers.

JUL 10
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 2
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. REPORTS FOUND DATED FROM 2103, ONE INVOICE FROM 2014 AND NO ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC INVOICES. MUST PROVIDE RECENT SERVICE REPORTS, ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OR ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINERS.

NOV 14
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MAY 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT)DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 20
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES HAS BUILD UP OF DUST & GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE WALK IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Must clean, and sanitize 3 compartment sink surfaces.

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

Wall by mop sink faucet had crack/gap, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by electrical box had gaps/holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

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