NOV 21
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SURF'S UP SOUTH SHORE.
BEAT. 44/100
2236 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 21, 2025 · passed
Failed an inspection 6 months ago. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AS WELL AS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.
NOV 142025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY HAD PH TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT THE SANITIZER SERVICE PROVIDER "SIGNET" IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BUCKETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AS WELL AS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.
MAR 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED, MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 192024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE POTATO DICER ON THE WALL NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH ITEMS NAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ALSO BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINGING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2557007 DATE 6/8/22. INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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JUN 82022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, BREADING) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6-17-20 NOT POSTED. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
JUN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, BREADING) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REAR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST REAR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN UTILITY CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, BREADING) NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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