Julia's South Side Shrimp

5319 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2014
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Julia's South Side Shrimp stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 2, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Julia's South Side Shrimp is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING OF STORAGE ROOM; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM JUNE 24, 2014 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED: #30 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. #35 OBSERVED WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALL. SOME CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA HAVE DUST ON THEM; CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ORGANIZE LOWER STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING OF STORAGE ROOM; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOORS IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALL. SOME CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA HAVE DUST ON THEM; CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE LOWER STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE STEPS LEADING TO THE LOWER LEVEL UTILITY ROOM.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR LOWER LEVEL UTILITY ROOM.
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Jul 2, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD ON INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS UNDER MOP SINK AND AROUND ALL PIPES. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT WINDOW SILL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE MISSING.
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Jun 29, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE ITEMS ON SITE TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE SINGLE STALL WASHROOM ON SITE. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL WASHROOMS TO ACCOMODATE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS. (8 TOTAL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS)
26
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIDS AT BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD ON INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS UNDER MOP SINK AND AROUND ALL PIPES. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE MISSING.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET AND ON INTERIOR OF LOWER LEVEL UTILITY ROOM.
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Feb 8, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Julia's South Side Shrimp last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Julia's South Side Shrimp on file is from Dec 2, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Julia's South Side Shrimp?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Julia's South Side Shrimp.

Has Julia's South Side Shrimp's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Julia's South Side Shrimp have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Julia's South Side Shrimp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.