Shan Food
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2024
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Score
Shan Food has been inspected nine times since 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Shan Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Shan Food trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR KITCHEN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. NO MILK CRATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST BE DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Aug 11, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GAPS AROUND THE PIPES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES SMOOTHLY AND TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZERS. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEAT AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PLASTIC WRAP USED AS DRAIN STOPPERS IN THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AND TILES IN MEAT AREA NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED TILES AND CRACKED FRP/WALLBOARD. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WALL PANELS AND TILES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Feb 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES SOAKED WITH OIL AT DRY FOOD STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO MUST REMOVE PIECE OF WOOD HOLDING UP PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(REAR KITCHEN), ALSO AT SWING KITCHEN DOORS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS/FOOD,INCLUDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON TOP SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SWING KITCHEN DOORS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE STORED ON SHELVES AND BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AREA BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SHELF. REPLLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 16, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATION AND WALK IN COOLER UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE USE BY DATE ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE IN MEAT PREP/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY SPICES STORED WITHOUT A LABEL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM WHEN HELD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT COUNTER AND FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH FOOD NAME, BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGRIDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF GLASS WATER CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS BEING USED AS SHELVES IN FOOD MART AREA TO STORE DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL BOARDS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN MEAT/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN MEAT/FOOD MART AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY CARD BOARD BOXES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 9, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE MIXER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAIN CEILING TILES AT THE MEAT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED ONE NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE PREP AREA WITH SERVICE COOLER (USED MOSTLY FOR YOGURT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINKS.....NOTED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP.
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May 2, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shan Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shan Food on file is from Jan 10, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shan Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Shan Food.
Has Shan Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shan Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shan Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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