The Shrimp Shack
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2022
90
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Inspectors have visited The Shrimp Shack 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Shrimp Shack is from Apr 13, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The Shrimp Shack's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKET TORN ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 8, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2020
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER INBETWEEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, EXPOSED EQUIPMENT INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER (IE WALL) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (EX NO EXPOSED EQUIPMENT, OR ACCESS TO PREP AREA WHEN CUSTOMERS ACCESSING TOILET ROOM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (SMALL AND LARGE CONTAINERS OF MACARONI SALAD, CRAB SALAD, CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, COLESLAW, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/15/18 REPORT 2200979 NOT CORRECTED. 58- PA100-0367 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED, AND STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Aug 15, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES FOR TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ie. FLOUR BREAD CRUMBS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CUTTING/PIERCING PART WAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, DATE, ETC).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS IN REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO PROVIDE FLOOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP NOTED AT WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WHERE BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: MICE DROPPINGS (20) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED AND FRONT STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE AND BEVERAGE STORAGE NOTED. LARGE HOLE NOTED AROUND PIPE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK. SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL HOLE IN WALL, RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT 8/26/16. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED RECEIPT. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, DATE, ETC).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS IN REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO PROVIDE FLOOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP NOTED AT WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WHERE BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL PROPERLY.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DEEP CUTS DISCOLORED. REACH IN FREEZER TOP NOT SECURED MUST REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DYST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR MOP SINK WITHOUT BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE UNTIL BACK FLOW DEVICE IS ADDED TO THE FACUET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS 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 ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP, PROTECT MOUTHPIECE). OR HAVE PRE-WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCT IN FREEZER (RE USE OF BUTTER CONTAINERS) INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTIPLE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AROUND PIPES FROM OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 26, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYER AND STOVE IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. 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: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE NOT WASH, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSIL. SINK WAS NOT SET UP PROPERLY AND LAST STEP WAS A RINSE OF WATER FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY SETTING UP SINK...WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NOT PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO RECEIVE LOGBOOK. LOGBOOK MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM LIGHT AVAILABLE. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. NO LOGBOOK ON SITE. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYER AND STOVE IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. 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: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (E.E. HANDLE UP)
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Shrimp Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Shrimp Shack on file is from Apr 13, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Shrimp Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Shrimp Shack.
Has The Shrimp Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Shrimp Shack have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Shrimp Shack 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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