Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Going back to 2018, Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken has 12 inspections in the public record. Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken was last inspected on May 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 24 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER IF ITEMS NOT NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED, FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA, CEILING VENTS IN FOYER AREA WHERE RUSTED AND CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 19, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590728 3/08/24 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577725 6/22/23 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND A STRONG FOUL ODOR .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON COUNTER TOP,OR PREP TABLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT TO GO CONTAINER ABOVE PREP STATION TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED ROLLING CART BETWEEN THE GRILL AND FRYER ENCRUCTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2568082 DATE 12/6/22. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATIO CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA,ON UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND MIDDLE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON TOPSIDE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOOR OF OFFICE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING FROM WALL NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER MIDDLE DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. PRE- COOKED CHICKEN WINGS RANGING FROM 49.1F-50.9F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND A FOUL ODOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STOPRE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER MIDDLE DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,CORRAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. ALSO NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS. MUST BE ABLE TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND/OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIEMENTS WERE MET. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND/OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE MOP SINK STRIPPED PREVENTING THE WATER FROM BEING TURNED ON/OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIEMENTS WERE MET. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 13, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11A(3) PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken.
Has Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken 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 Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony's Steak & Lemonade Shrimp Max Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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