Fail

Seafood Shack & Steak

7358 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621

Restaurant ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Apr 23, 2026

Seafood Shack & Steak was last inspected on April 23, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 5 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Complaint

Fail

Result: Fail

5 critical3 general3 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods: potatoes 111.6 f, corn 122.2 f, italian beef 123.8 f, pic discarded and denatured approx. 15 lbs valued at $30. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued is combined with below violation

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods: lamb chops 48.2 f, fried chicken 76.1 f discarded and denatured approx. 4 lbs valued at $45. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued is combined with above violation.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (garlic noodles, rice, boiled eggs, mixed salad) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Discarded and denatured approx. 10 lbs valued at $10. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • CriticalFood handling

    No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: t bone steaks, lamb chops, fish,). Facility also has electronic menus, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

    Official wording (code 25)

    Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom located in the kitchen. Instructed to provide lid for receptacle

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle not clean. Noted encrusted grease on the outter lid. Also noted trash and food debris on the grounds surrounding the receptacle. Instructed to deep clean and sanitize area.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted hole at base of wall between wall and bathroom handsink. Instructed to repair all holes to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods without a city of chicago food service manager certificate holder on site. A certified food manager arrived at 11:15 am. Informed person in charge of the original city of chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site, and a certified manager shall be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for certified food manager. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide and maintain documentation on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system unclean; instructed to clean vents and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper temperature. Found 8 lbs of lamb chops at 58.6f, 2 lbs of sliced and diced tomatos at 56f, 6 lbs of chicken tenders at 60f and 6 lbs of raw shrimp at 80f. Instructed to discard and maintain all cold tcs foods at 41f or below. 22lbs discarded value $85.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent and pest activity on premises. Found 40 or more mouse droppings on the floor along the walls in the prep area and 15 or more fruit flies in the washroom and on a cutting board at the three comp sink. Instructed to have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found the front door not closing completely leaving an opening for rodents at the bottom; instructed to repair door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from may 10, 2024 as required; must correct. #49 instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottom of fryers, bottoms and tops of prep tables, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, interiors of refrigeration and freezer units including dessert cooler at front counter and steamtable. #55 instructed to clean the floors under and behind all kitchen equipment and in furnace closet. Clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. #55 found unnecessary items in furnace closet; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. #55 remove items stored in utility sink so that sink is accessible at all times. #55 two floor drains need covers in kitchen area and in furnace closet; provide covers for drains. #55 observed ceiling tile in washroom in poor repair; instructed to replace tile where needed.…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label on bulk storage containers on the storage shelf; instructed to label containers with name of product inside of container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottom of fryers, bottoms and tops of prep tables, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, interiors of refrigeration and freezer units including dessert cooler at front counter and steamtable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the handsink in the employee washroom; instructed to repair leak from sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and behind all kitchen equipment and in furnace closet. Clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Two floor drains need covers in kitchen area and in furnace closet; provide covers for drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items in furnace closet; instructed to remove to avoid clutter. Remove items stored in utility sink so that sink is accessible at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile in washroom in poor repair; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system unclean; instructed to clean vents and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the 2 front doors. Must repair/seal to prevent entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.