FRANK'S CHICAGO SHRIMP HOUSE

4459 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

11 inspections

ComplaintFeb 20, 2025
1 infraction
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 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.
CanvassDec 20, 2023
5 infractions
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
  - FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
- 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
  - 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)
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 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.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
CanvassDec 15, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassOct 11, 2019
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 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.
- 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
  - 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.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATE.
CanvassApr 29, 2016
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionJun 29, 2015
0 infractions
ComplaintJun 19, 2015
1 infraction
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - 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.
CanvassDec 24, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TOP TO CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CONDENSER OF WALK IN COOLER LEAKING INTO BUS PAN. CONDENSER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING. MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHEILDED. SHIELD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
CanvassOct 23, 2013
3 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - 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.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND ENDCAPS AT LIGHT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassOct 5, 2012
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE FOUR FRYERS,CABINETS BELOW AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - 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.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - 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.
CanvassJun 16, 2011
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMUKATION. CLEAN SAME.