Lawrence's Fisheries, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 22, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage at basment men's employee handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken and missing lid. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

3. Jul 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fish breading build up in the inside of the cold holding unit in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe under the handwashing sink in the basement food prep/dishwashing area. Water profusely leaking onto the floor in the mentioned area, when sink is in use. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for certified food manager. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 28, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found the faucets in the customer washrooms do not stay on for the minimum required 20 seconds for handwashing; instructed to adjust faucets.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door at the bottom of the stairs; instructed to seal gap to avoid possible rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

5. Jan 4, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in the basement walk-in cooler and clean floor by the seasoning containers in the basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 7, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Spice containers missing labels. Instructed manager to provide labels to containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Scoops in spice container found with handle touching food. Instructed manager to store scoops with handles facing upward.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

8. Apr 13, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the 1st floor toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to locate.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed standing water in various areas of the basement food prep. Instructed to remove standing water.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 14, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 2, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storage room in need of detaial cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean under all tools. Clean in corners and all wall bases at 1 st floor prep. Clean and maintain.

11. Jul 28, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelving of walk-in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build up from vents at ceiling above prep table where buns are held.

12. Mar 16, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of prep coolers of food debris at front service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in freezer of food debris under shelving. Clean floor under shelving in basement at storage area outside of production area.

13. Aug 31, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine in basement.

14. Mar 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored under sewers lines in basement, instrucdted to relocate away from sewer lines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Mold like substance noted on basement's walk-in cooler ceiling, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No vacuum breaker at basement ice maker water supply line, instructed to install.

15. May 21, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 2, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace loose rubber gasket at reach-in freezer door near fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom rear of fryers to remove grease observed. Clean interiors of reach-in freezers near fryers to remove crumbs.

17. Aug 26, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found front reach in cooler at improper air temperature of 61.6 degrees. Repair person arrived to correct reach in cooler. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued facilities to maintain proper temperature.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found several potentially hazardous food products at improper temperature. Shrimp, fish, catfish and chicken etc... All product ranging from 47.0 - 61.1 drgrees in temperature. All product was discarded at this time. Total value $1300.00 150 pounds critical violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain at all times.

18. Oct 10, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at basement storage that must be renmoved.(boxes,cartons,etc.)

19. Dec 22, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in cooler. (lower level).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine lower level and soda machines.(check valves)

20. Jul 15, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label bulk food containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove rust from shelves/racks inside walk-in coolers, ceiling sections, and interior of three compartment sink in basement. Defrost walk-in freezers to remove ice buildup. Provide shelves/racks for dry storage items-remove pop crates being used to store items. Paint raw wood surfaces at front service area. Repair wooden scale in poor repair-make smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean behind fryers, gaskets at upright refrigeration unit, fan guards and ceiling in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE RUST AT FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY FRONT SERVICE AREA CASHIER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM CEILING SECTIONS AS NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Re-connect utility sink in basement with hot and cold running water, repair leaks at handles at three compartment sink in basement, and install commercial sprayer at three compartment sink, and or remove large equipment that is unable to fit inside three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize clutter in cleaning supply room and elevate items 6 inches off floor and away from wall to prevent pest harborage.