Lawrence's Fisheries
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Lawrence's Fisheries stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lawrence's Fisheries is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BASMENT MEN'S EMPLOYEE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA, WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH BREADING BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCETS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS DO NOT STAY ON FOR THE MINIMUM REQUIRED 20 SECONDS FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Jan 4, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN FLOOR BY THE SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 7, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS TO CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOPS IN SPICE CONTAINER FOUND WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
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Apr 13, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIAL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL TOOLS. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALL WALL BASES AT 1 ST FLOOR PREP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WHERE BUNS ARE HELD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT AT STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF PRODUCTION AREA.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWERS LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCDTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM SEWER LINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VACUUM BREAKER AT BASEMENT ICE MAKER WATER SUPPLY LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 21, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS NEAR FRYERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS.
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Aug 26, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.6 DEGREES. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT REACH IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SHRIMP, FISH, CATFISH AND CHICKEN ETC... ALL PRODUCT RANGING FROM 47.0 - 61.1 DRGREES IN TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1300.00 150 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE THAT MUST BE RENMOVED.(BOXES,CARTONS,ETC.)
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Dec 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. (LOWER LEVEL).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE LOWER LEVEL AND SODA MACHINES.(CHECK VALVES)
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Jul 15, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, CEILING SECTIONS, AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR WOODEN SCALE IN POOR REPAIR-MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BEHIND FRYERS, GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT, FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE RUST AT FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY FRONT SERVICE AREA CASHIER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM CEILING SECTIONS AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-CONNECT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, AND INSTALL COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lawrence's Fisheries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lawrence's Fisheries on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lawrence's Fisheries?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lawrence's Fisheries.
Has Lawrence's Fisheries' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lawrence's Fisheries have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lawrence's Fisheries 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 Lawrence's Fisheries inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lawrence's Fisheries is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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