Surf's Up
2236 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 22, 2026
Surf's Up was last inspected on October 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
October 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: Mechanical- Ventilation NOTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY WHITE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) 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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2643684 DATED FOR 10/02/2026: (38) 6-501.111: Controlling Pests (Pest Control Log Book) OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 7/25/25, 8/22/25, 10/31/25; NO 2026 SERVICE REPORTS ON SITE. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: Mechanical- Ventilation NOTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY WHITE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) 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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook with reports dated 7/25/25, 8/22/25, 10/31/25; no 2026 service reports on site. All retail food establishments must maintain a logbook which shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted mechanical ventilation in employee washroom with heavy white dust. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified food service managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign located at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris on the buckets located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove food debris. Observed minor rust on the grease trap. Instructed to remove rust.
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: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the utility closet. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor. Observed an unused prep cooler and refrigerator on site. Instructed to remove unused equipment or keep unused equipment clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed all food handlers must meet requirement.
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: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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