Shrimp and Gumbo Road

8701 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Shrimp and Gumbo Road is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Shrimp and Gumbo Road's record stops at Feb 2, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Shrimp and Gumbo Road's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.NO PREP HAND SINK IN 2ND PREP AREA IN FRONT AREA,MUST IN STALL.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT (PREP COOLER),NO SNEEZE GUARDS,NO BARRIER ,NO WALL, NO SEPARATION FROM CUSTOMERS INTO FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,23 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP,ON STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER,AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER,MUST SEAL.ALSO NO BARRIER BETWEEN 3- COMP AND HAND SINK MUST INSTALL. NO SOAP DEVICE AT HAND SINK MUST INSTALL.

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.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,ICE MACHINE,CEILINGS 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST SEAL.WALLS NOT CLEAN IN MOP ROOM MUST CLEAN OR PAINT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MOP ROOM TOO CLUTTERED STORAGE ON FLOOR.MUST ORGANIZE,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimp and Gumbo Road last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimp and Gumbo Road on file is from Feb 2, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Shrimp and Gumbo Road's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shrimp and Gumbo Road have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shrimp and Gumbo Road 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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