Joey's Shrimp House
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2017
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Joey's Shrimp House has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Joey's Shrimp House is from Jun 6, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toilet room doors self closing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE DRIPPING OFF THE SIDES AND POOLING ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE. SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA HAS HOLES IN THE WALL AND IS MISSING A BASEBOARD/TRIM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD/TRIM FOR THE WALLS NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCHES FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Nov 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TIED WITH FOOD GLOVE DUE TO LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED IN FRONT OF THE UNIT.FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND INSIDE EXPOSED SINK A COLANDER FULL OF SHRIMPS DEFROSTING UNDER RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO PREP FOOD AT FIRST FLOOR UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEANING NEEDED AT CHAR BROILER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD SUPPLIES MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. ELVATE ALL STOCK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
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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 and remove food debris daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored under stairs and in basement corners. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies or higher and away from wall.
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Jun 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER FRONT STAIRWELL AND IN BASEMENT AREA
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Apr 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO MALE AND FEMALE BATHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE
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Nov 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT INSTALLED,REMOVABLE KNIFE RACKS IN FOOD PREPS NOT PROVIDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaneD.ALL ITEMS STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey's Shrimp House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey's Shrimp House on file is from Jun 6, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey's Shrimp House?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joey's Shrimp House.
Has Joey's Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey's Shrimp House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey's Shrimp House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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