Southside Shrimp
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
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Public records show 13 inspections at Southside Shrimp stretching back to 2010. Southside Shrimp was last inspected on Jun 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Southside Shrimp is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE IN REAR TRASH AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE FOODS; SUCH AS, SHRIMP, FISH, AND OTHER SEAFOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPENED AND OPERATING AND WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. PIC ARRIVED ONSITE AT 12:50PM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION PROVIDED NOR POSTED WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS FROM RAW INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP HANGERS TO ALLOW MOPS TO DRY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FLOUR ON THE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOUR COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 28, 2021
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM SOUTH REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALONG TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SALT AND BREADING NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE IN REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL SALADS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND BASES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND BASEBOARDS MISSING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES MISSING AND STAINED AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES ALSO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. VENTILATION FILTERS NEED CLEANING AT HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED AT FOOD PREP AREA ,LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN AROUND FOOD.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS AND THE FRONT CABINET BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST HAVE THE PPM OF SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF (GREASY). CLEAN DUSTY FILTER OVER FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, AND GARAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE WATERR DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE'S AT THE 3 COMP. SINK, AND MOP SINK.
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Jul 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED PRE-MADE SALADS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT THIS TIME GIVEN COPY OF STATE CODE ON PROPER LABELING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND POWERED MILK CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING ON THE EXTERIOR AS WELL AS MICROWAVE,FRYER DOORS FRONT,AND REAR COOLER DOORS.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR OVEN, AND FLOUR COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD NET, NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BREADING/FLOUR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 8, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED W/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southside Shrimp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southside Shrimp on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southside Shrimp?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Southside Shrimp.
Has Southside Shrimp's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southside Shrimp have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Southside Shrimp 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 Southside Shrimp inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southside Shrimp is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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