SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEAFOOD SHACK & STEAK MARKET ON STONY INC..

BEAT. 40/100

7005 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR MANAGER ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST CERTIFICATE.

FEB 15
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 8
2024
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

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 17
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.

MAR 9
2023
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE 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

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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SPONGES ON SITE IN NEED OF REPLACE OFTEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALLEQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 →

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