Frank's Chicago Shrimp House
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
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Score
Frank's Chicago Shrimp House has been inspected 11 times since 2011. Frank's Chicago Shrimp House was last inspected on Feb 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF SHRIMP IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF (58F-70F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR , MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING COLD WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (I.E. UNDER CONSTANT RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, OR AS PART OF COOKING PROCESS)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAG OF FROZEN SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A SINK OF COLD WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COLD WATER RUNNING TO THAW, NOT SITING IN COLD WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515431 DATED 12/24/2014: 32 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN. CONDENSER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING. MAINTAIN. 36 OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHEILDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT. CHLORINE TEST STRIPS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF BLEACH IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN. CONDENSER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING. MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHEILDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
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86
Oct 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND ENDCAPS AT LIGHT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
Oct 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOUR FRYERS,CABINETS BELOW AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE EAST MIDDLE WALL TO THE FLOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP BETWEEN THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO PROVIDE BASEBORDS AT THIS WALL AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO SEAL THE ALL HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMUKATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank's Chicago Shrimp House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House.
Has Frank's Chicago Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frank's Chicago Shrimp House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frank's Chicago Shrimp House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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