Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak

8151-8153 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Seafood
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak was last inspected on May 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGER OR SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2605773 ON 10-31-24:40 EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.57- FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIDS ON BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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55
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -CEILING TILES WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND CEILING TILES.
55
74
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.
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67
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE RAW FISH AND CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO PUT WAX PAPER IN A FULL PAN FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN/FISH). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ESPECIALLY BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE (WAX PAPER) WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
8
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE MUST NOT BE OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FISH AND CHICKEN DRY, FRYING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ON THE WIRE CART AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK, DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GRYO MEAT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN ORDER TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH TRASH AND A STACK OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SOILED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.
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Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572381 03/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
59
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD (FISH) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND THREE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE YELLOW FLOUR STORAGE BIN STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.THE THREE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BLACK, NON-SLIP MATS WHICH WERE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE WHITE SHELVING UNIT WHERE A BULK OF CAN SODA IS STORED, AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ SLUSHY AREA. THE CONTAMINATED FLOUR WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521985, DATE: 08/27/2021, , NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49-REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. #55-OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT SLUSHY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-5 DRY FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE FLOUR, SUAGAR, LEMON PEPPER) STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT SLUSHY STATION/ SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTURCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS, LADELS, AND METAL RAMINKINS IMPROPERLY STORED IN ALL THE DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS ON SITE WITH THE HANDLES MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR STORAGE SHELF WITH WHEELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. JUICE WAS STORED ON THE SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD (GYRO MEAT), DEBRIS, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2021
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER THE OIL CONTAINERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FROZEN ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A SHELF IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT CURVE IN DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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 OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT TWO EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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70
May 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE SIDES; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. ALSO FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED AND RECEIPT FOR SERVICE; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak.

Has Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shrimps Fish and Chicken/Tony's Philly Steak is inspected roughly once per year on average.