Surf's up South Shore

2236 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649

Seafood

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Surf's up South Shore three times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Surf's up South Shore's record stops at Jul 28, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Jul 21, 2017

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD ITEM (BEVERAGE) FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD ON PREMISES. OOH WEE TEA FOUND IN 32 OZ JUGS AND GALLON JUGS ON PREMISES BEING SOLD WITH NO LABELS ON THE BOTTLES, NO INVOICE AND NO WRITTEN VERIFICATION ON WHERE THE PRODUCT IS BEING MADE AND BOTTLED. MANAGER STATES THAT THE OWNER OF OOH WEE TEA IS LOCATED AT 1225 E 87TH STREET. INSTRUCTED THAT PRODUCT MUST NOT BE SOLD UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET AND APPROVED BY CDPH AND IDPH. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. 16 32 OZ JUGS AND 6 GALLON JUGS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

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

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 1/4 INCH OPENINGS IN REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS. FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BEHIND THE FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Jul 6, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVER THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surf's up South Shore last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surf's up South Shore on file is from Jul 28, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Surf's up South Shore's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surf's up South Shore have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surf's up South Shore 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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