Goose Island Shrimp House
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Goose Island Shrimp House has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Torn Chest freezer door gasket, Instructed to replace.
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM LEAKING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW .PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVERNIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2018
Complaint
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: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Jul 28, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE TIME AND DATE FOR FIFO.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575383 DATED 09/10/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-REPAIR THE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR.
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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 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SALADS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS BEHIND FRONT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 12, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at rear three compartment. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at rear three compartment. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.
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May 27, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CHESTER FREEZER DOORS THATS IN POOR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goose Island Shrimp House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goose Island Shrimp House on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goose Island Shrimp House?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Goose Island Shrimp House.
Has Goose Island Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Goose Island Shrimp House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goose Island 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 Goose Island Shrimp House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goose Island Shrimp House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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