DEC 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAWRENCE'S FISH & SHRIMP.
EAT. 97/100
3242 W 87TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed
Passed all 11 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK...THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN PIPE LEFT OF THE SODA DISPENCER STORAGE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
MAR 212025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PRE WEIGHED BREADED SHRIMP IN BROWN BAGS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTAINER OF BREADING IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE BAGS PROPERLY (NOT ON/IN BREADING). LARGE CONTAINER OF SOLID QUATERNARY AMMONIUM DISPENSER CLIPPED ON INSIDE BASIN OF 3-COMARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM INSIDE OF BASIN TO PREVENT OVER DISPENSING OF SANITIZER
JUN 132024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN, SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT UTILITY MOP SINK AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT PREP SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL HANDWASHING AIDS FROM MOP SINK AND PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
IMPROPER THAWING OF BREADED SHRIMP, THAWING ON COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, )
APR 32023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER/ NEXT TO POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JUN 82022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPACKAGED CAKES MISSING NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER/ DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY GOODS AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BOWL BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN CORNMEAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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JUN 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND MOP ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
MAR 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO, 2-DOOR COOLERS IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRY STORAGE BINS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FEB 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
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