BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO RESTAURANT

700 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. CanvassJun 15, 2022

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintOct 24, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED 2 LOOSE FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING FAUCETS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
3. ComplaintJan 14, 2019

   9 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE OUTSIDE PATIO ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT SITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION ABOVE THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. ComplaintApr 10, 2018

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • FOOD SERVERS STACKING PLASTIC CUPS WITH SODA/WATER INSIDE SAID CUPS ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS WITH SERVERS THAT LOWER FILLED CUP DRINKS CANNOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF CUPS STACKED ON TOP TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
5. ComplaintNov 2, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSULATION COVERING IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, PINK COLORED LINE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
6. CanvassJul 12, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA(ONE ACROSS FROM THE THERMALIZING UNIT AND THE OTHER NEXT TO THE 4-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FOUND FLOOR TILES WITHOUT GROUT UNDER AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • FOUND LOOSE AND DETTACHED CORNER WALL TRIM AND WALL PVC UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
7. Short Form ComplaintAug 4, 2016

   1 infraction

   • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
     • FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS ON WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND NO: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TOPPING A SEAFOOD DISH WITH CHEESE AND LEMONS USING BARE HANDS AND OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE FILLING A FRY BASKET WITH COOKED FRIES USING THEIR BARE HANDS. INFORMED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
8. CanvassJun 28, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATORS ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND MAITAIN..
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON THE CEILING AND FAN VENT COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
9. ComplaintApr 27, 2015

   0 infractions

10. CanvassApr 16, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAFOOD COOLER DRAWERS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OFF TRACK AND LOOSE GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
11. ComplaintMar 27, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT SMALL SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
12. CanvassMay 13, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS STORED AT 45.8-46.8F, AND CHEESES STORED AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AND ADJUST THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE SALAD COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
13. Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionMar 22, 2012

    0 infractions

14. Complaint-FireMar 20, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND POTS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
15. CanvassJun 6, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDSINK, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK & SANITIZED SIDE DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & FAN GUARDS OF SAME COOLERS, MUST BE DRY & CLEAN. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND A DRAIN, RIGHT BY THE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT MUST BE FIXED (MISSING COVER & FAN IS BROKEN)- MUST MAINTAIN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
16. Complaint-FireAug 19, 2010

    0 infractions

17. Suspected Food PoisoningJun 3, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. ELIMINATE ANY AND ALL STANDING WATER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SHEILDS OR TUBES WITH END CAPS.