Seafood Shack & Steak

April 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 11:15 AM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: POTATOES 111.6 F, CORN 122.2 F, ITALIAN BEEF 123.8 F, PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 15 LBS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED IS COMBINED WITH BELOW VIOLATION
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: LAMB CHOPS 48.2 F, FRIED CHICKEN 76.1 F DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 4 LBS VALUED AT $45. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED IS COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GARLIC NOODLES, RICE, BOILED EGGS, MIXED SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: T BONE STEAKS, LAMB CHOPS, FISH,). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 25
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTTER LID. ALSO NOTED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED HOLE AT BASE OF WALL BETWEEN WALL AND BATHROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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