SEAFOOD SHACK & STEAK MARKET ON STONY INC..
7005 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE SHOWN ON PHONE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL ORIGINAL COPY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR MANAGER ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST CERTIFICATE.
FEB 152024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, STEAMTABLE, FRYERS AT BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR AREA OF STOVE, GRILL AND FRYERS.
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 82024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON ON SITE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED ONLY THAT WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2023. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND DISPLAY A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT TWO OF THE THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE THREE HAND WASH SINKS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, STEAMTABLE, FRYERS AT BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR AREA OF STOVE, GRILL AND FRYERS.
THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS. FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN AN ALUMINUM FOIL MADE ASHTRAY IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE TOILET PAPER HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND TO REFRAIN FROM SMOKING INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. CITATION 7-32-020(C) ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. FIRST OFFENSE.
MAR 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
MAR 92023FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. IE... CHICKEN, FISH, LAMB ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT OR DIARREHA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
SPONGES ON SITE IN NEED OF REPLACE OFTEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALLEQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →