FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
SEAFOOD SHACK & STEAK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 15, 2025
Complaint
License #2822436
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY LEAVING AN OPENING FOR RODENTS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY LEAVING AN OPENING FOR RODENTS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection