Chicago
42
BEAT

Tony'S Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken

1757 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-12
Pass Rate
29%
3 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-12)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2024, 2022)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 42×
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-05-12 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER IF ITEMS NOT NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED, FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA, CEILING VENTS IN FOY...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2024-03-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

2024-03-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
12
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON RE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590728 3/08/24 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT...

2024-03-08 Fail Canvass
13
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND A STRONG FOUL ODOR .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577725 6/22/23 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-...

2023-06-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON COUNTER TOP,OR PREP TABLES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT TO GO CONTAINER ABOVE PREP STATION TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED ROLLING CART BETWEEN THE GRILL AND FRYER ENCRUCTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2568082 DATE 12/6/22. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: O...

2022-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN.FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON TOPSIDE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOOR OF OFFICE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING FROM WALL NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY AREA

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2022-12-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA,ON UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND MIDDLE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/6/22.(PRIORITY ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON TOPSIDE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOOR OF OFFICE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING FROM WALL NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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