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Mama Nena's Shrimp House

1623 W 43Rd St, Chicago, IL 60609
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mama Nena's Shrimp House stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 11, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Mama Nena's Shrimp House is from Apr 11, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2014
Routine
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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TO CEILING OVER REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER #6 INTERIOR LIGHT IS OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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90
May 17, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL TO SEPARATE HANDSINK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Feb 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (STORE UP HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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86
Aug 29, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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95
Feb 10, 2011
Routine
2 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. LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS PREP/REPACKAGED,NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.INSTALL REFGERATOR THEROMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS.
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90
Jan 21, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS & FISH DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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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. REPAIR & RE-PAINT WALL IN MOP SINK ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK & PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Nena's Shrimp House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Nena's Shrimp House on file is from Apr 11, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama Nena's Shrimp House?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama Nena's Shrimp House.

Has Mama Nena's Shrimp House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama Nena's Shrimp House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Nena's 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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