Chicago
67
YOUR CALL

The Shrimp Shack

6601 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
67/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
10 passed
Last Inspected
2022-04-13
Pass Rate
71%
3 failures
Score
67/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-04-13
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2017, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2022-04-13 Pass Canvass
2
serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA

minor Sanitation

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

DOOR GASKET TORN ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-09-29 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2019-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (SMALL AND LARGE CONTAINERS OF MACARONI SALAD, CRAB SALAD, CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, COLESLAW, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED, AND STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIROITY FOUNDATI...

minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/15/18 REPORT 2200979 NOT CORRECTED. 58- PA100-0367 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY ...

2018-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES FOR TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ie. FLOUR BREAD CRUMBS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

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

4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CUTTING/PIERCING PART WAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-03-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE PACKAGED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, DATE, ETC).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS IN REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO PROVIDE FLOOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GAP NOTED AT WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WHERE BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY

2017-03-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS (20) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED AND FRONT STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE AND BEVERAGE STORAGE NOTED. LARGE HOLE NOTED AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK. SIDE ENTRANCE D...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE PACKAGED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, DATE, ETC).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS IN REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO PROVIDE FLOOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GAP NOTED AT WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WHERE BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY.

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DEEP CUTS DISCOLORED. REACH IN FREEZER TOP NOT SECURED MUST REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUSTY FAN IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DYST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR MOP SINK WITHOUT BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE UNTIL BACK FLOW DEVICE IS ADDED TO THE FACUET.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-07-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE INTERIOR AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.

2013-11-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP, PROTECT MOUTHPIECE). OR HAVE PRE-WRAPPED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCT IN FREEZER (RE USE OF BUTTER CONTAINERS) INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTIPLE USE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AROUND PIPES FROM OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

2012-07-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRYER AND STOVE IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-07-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND EMPLOYEE NOT WASH, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSIL. SINK WAS NOT SET UP PROPERLY AND LAST STEP WAS A RINSE OF WATER FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY SETTING UP SINK...WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO RECEIVE LOGBOOK. LOGBOOK MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM LIGHT AVAILABLE. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRYER AND STOVE IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2010-10-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (E.E. HANDLE UP)

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

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