Frank's Chicago Shrimp House

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 20, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5lbs of shrimp in prep area at improper cold holding temperature of (58f-70f). Instructed person in charge to maintain all cold held items at 41f and below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 5lbs of shrimp at cost of $50. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

2. Dec 20, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler eating in prep area. Instd to eat in designated area only.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Shrimp improperly thawing in standing cold water. Instd to thaw properly (i.e. Under constant running water, under refrigeration, or as part of cooking process)

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Both male food handlers with beards. Instd to wear effective beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor under handwash sink in poor repair , missing floor tiles and uneven surface. Instd to repair floor so as to be smooth, even and easily cleanble.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2 male food handlers on site without food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Dec 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Oct 11, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events at this time, instructed to provide necessary items and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a bag of frozen shrimp improperly thawing in a sink of cold water, instructed to have the cold water running to thaw, not siting in cold water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food measuring device on site , instructed to provide and maintain food metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty cooler storage racks, instructed to remove the rust, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificate, instructed to provide new valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Apr 29, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

6. Jun 29, 2015 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Jun 19, 2015 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #1515431 dated 12/24/2014: 32 observed chest freezer in rear storage room with top in disrepair. Repair top to chest freezer and maintain. 32 observed condenser of walk in cooler leaking into bus pan. Condenser must be repaired so that there is no leaking. Maintain. 36 observed light in rear dry storage room not sheilded. Shield and maintain light. Chlorine test strips must be purchased in order to indicate proper amount of bleach in sanitizer solution. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

8. Dec 24, 2014 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: Observed chest freezer in rear storage room with top in disrepair. Repair top to chest freezer and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed condenser of walk in cooler leaking into bus pan. Condenser must be repaired so that there is no leaking. Maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed light in rear dry storage room not sheilded. Shield and maintain light.

9. Oct 23, 2013 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, fish, etc). Instd to provide on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012. Serious.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler ceiling in poor repair, loose. Instd to repair same and have tight fitting.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide lightshield and endcaps at light above 3-compartment sink.

10. Oct 5, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the four fryers,cabinets below and the filters above has grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal the east middle wall to the floor has a one fourth gap between them so no insect or rodent harborage. Also provide basebords at this wall and throughout premises where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings around the pipes under the exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Also seal the all holes and cracks in the walls throughout so no insect or rodent harborage. Clean the wall underneath the 3 compartment.

11. Jun 16, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation cover in toilet room with dust accumukation. Clean same.