Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
78
Score
Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited five times.
Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE SHOWN ON PHONE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL ORIGINAL COPY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR MANAGER ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, STEAMTABLE, FRYERS AT BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR AREA OF STOVE, GRILL AND FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON ON SITE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED ONLY THAT WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2023. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND DISPLAY A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT TWO OF THE THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE THREE HAND WASH SINKS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS. FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTES ON THE TABLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN AN ALUMINUM FOIL MADE ASHTRAY IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE TOILET PAPER HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND TO REFRAIN FROM SMOKING INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. CITATION 7-32-020(C) ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. FIRST OFFENSE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, STEAMTABLE, FRYERS AT BOTTOM AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR AREA OF STOVE, GRILL AND FRYERS.
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Mar 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. IE... CHICKEN, FISH, LAMB ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARREHA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SPONGES ON SITE IN NEED OF REPLACE OFTEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALLEQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony.
Has Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony 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 Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony is inspected around three times per year on average.
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