SEAFOOD SHACK & STEAK.
7358 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOUND THE FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY LEAVING AN OPENING FOR RODENTS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.
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.
MAY 102024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM SINK.
TWO FLOOR DRAINS NEED COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN FURNACE CLOSET; PROVIDE COVERS FOR DRAINS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 22021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 FRONT DOORS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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