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Shrimp Island

5358 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Shrimp Island, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP NEAR DRY STORGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ACCUMULATION DEBRIS/DIRT IN OVERHEAD VENT IN WASHROOM #1. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREp AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
56
82
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2022
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ONE OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS.
56
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimp Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimp Island on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shrimp Island?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shrimp Island.

Has Shrimp Island's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shrimp Island have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shrimp Island 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 Shrimp Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shrimp Island is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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