Shrimp Five Star,Inc.

3635 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60651
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2014
52
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Shrimp Five Star,Inc., the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2014. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Shrimp Five Star,Inc. since Nov 5, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Shrimp Five Star,Inc.'s 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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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
Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,GLASS ON PREMISES,GARBAGE CANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL .MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND ALL COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA (TIRES,LADDERS,DAMAGED DOORS,ETC),SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT(CRATES,DRESSERS,WOOD,ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 6 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES ALLOWED.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE SUCH AS AN ASSORTMENT OF PREPACKAGED CAKES IN COOLER FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED.NO RECEIPT AND DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP RECEIPT FROM APPROVED SOURCE.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX 10LBS. $30. (CRITICAL 7-38-005B).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP,TOILET ROOM.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN TOILET SEAT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,GLASS ON PREMISES,GARBAGE CANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN TOILET ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL .MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA (TIRES,LADDERS,DAMAGED DOORS,ETC),SERVICE COUNTER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES ALLOWED.
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Jun 26, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Jun 13, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO STREET NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SHIELDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimp Five Star,Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimp Five Star,Inc. on file is from Nov 5, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shrimp Five Star,Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shrimp Five Star,Inc..

Has Shrimp Five Star,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shrimp Five Star,Inc. have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shrimp Five Star,Inc. means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.