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Korner Shrimp House

6530 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Seafood
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Korner Shrimp House seven times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Korner Shrimp House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 27, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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
Jun 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STOVE, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE OVER REAR PREP AREA FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Dec 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
Nov 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH WORN SURFACES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
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90
Oct 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR. MAINTAIN 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: VENT IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS MISSING IN CEILING. MUST PROVIDE WHERE NECESSARY.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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90
Mar 26, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN MOTOR AT FRONT COOLER, DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korner Shrimp House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korner Shrimp House on file is from Jun 27, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korner Shrimp House?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Korner Shrimp House.

Has Korner Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korner Shrimp House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Korner 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.

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