Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony Inc.
7005 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 13, 2026
Seafood Shack & Steak Market on Stony Inc. was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 13 violations, 5 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: 2-401.11 observed the certified food manager smoking a cigarette in the food prep area. Instructed to only smoke outside of the facility and never smoke inside of the facility.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no handdrying provision at the handwashing sink that is located next to the 3 compartment sink. Observed no handdrying provision provided at the cooking line handwashing sink. Instructed to provide a handdrying provision, such as paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Employee provided papertowels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no handwashing cleanser located at the handwashing sink at the cooking line. Instructed to provide handwashing cleanser at all times. Employee provided handwashing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: 7-102.11 observed containers of chemicals in containers without the common name of the chemical on the container. Instructed to label all chemical containers that are not in the original packaging. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-015.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths on the attached cutting board and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner in the toilet room. Instructed to remove and do not reuse cardboard.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior and interior of all cooking and refrigeration equipment with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food grease and dirt debris on the floors under the cooking equipment. Observed excessive accumulated grease debris under the flattop grill. Observed accumulated dust and grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed the most previous inspection report summary not visible for the public's view. Instructed to always make the most recent inspection report summary visiable to the public at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: 7-32-015 observed the food sanitation manager smoking a cigarette in the food prep area at the beginning of the inspection. Manager quickly hid the cigarette upon inspector's observation. Observed cigarette ashes on the floor where the manager was smoking the cigarette and cigarette ashes in the toilet room. Instructed to never smoke inside of public places. Smoking inside of public places is prohibited in the city of chicago at all times. Citation issued 7-32-015. Second offense.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of grill and fryers, interiors of refrigeration and freezer units, fan guard covers inside of walk-in cooler, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, exterior surfaces of garbage containers and prep tables. Clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: floors where needed under around and behind equipment, walls around equipment and behind equipment and inside of walk-in cooler, floors inside of walk-in cooler and floor drains where needed. Instructed to clean ceiling vents to remove dust where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no physical city of chicago food service managers certificate. Certificate shown on phone; instructed to have a physical original copy as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate as required for manager on premises; instructed to obtain and post certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained: prep tables (tops and bottoms, refrigeration and freezer units, steamtable, fryers at bottom area to remove grease, exterior area of stove, grill and fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean vents and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing cleanser at two of the three exposed handsinks; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand drying device or paper towels at the three hand wash sinks as required; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a proper hair restraint while preparing and handling foods; instructed to wear at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on premises. Found no chemical test strips for testing the sanitizing solution when wash rinse and sanitizing dishes and utensils; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained: prep tables (tops and bottoms, refrigeration and freezer units, steamtable, fryers at bottom area to remove grease, exterior area of stove, grill and fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The front exposed handsink is draining slowly; instructed to have sink repaired so that it drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors, walls and ceiling vents. Floors and walls under around and behind kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean the floor drains where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary items stored in the utility sink; instructed to remove and keep sink free of unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean vents and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate. The person on site has a serv safe certificate posted only that was issued on february 24, 2023. Instructed to obtain and display a city of chicago food service managers certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of smoking on premises. Found a pack of cigarettes on the table in the dishwashing area and cigarette butts in an aluminum foil made ashtray in the employee washroom on the toilet paper holder. Instructed to remove items and to refrain from smoking inside of establishment. Citation 7-32-020(c) issued under the clean indoor air ordinance. First offense.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen certificate on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificates for all city of chicago food manager certificate holders.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site for all employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarreha clean up kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Sponges on site in need of replace often instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site to adequately measure sanitizer. Instructed to obtain and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezer and cooler in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Floor drains at 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of foods spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Garbage can in unisex washroom in need of cover. Instructed to corrected and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around allequipment to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago food sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods. Ie... Chicken, fish, lamb etc. Instructed to obtain certificate and maintain person and certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergan certificate on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate for all sanitation certificate holders.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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