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KINGFISH SHRIMP INC.

413 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KINGFISH SHRIMP INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 22, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 28, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on August 16, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 22, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on October 22, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 22, 2018. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER, INSIDE AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON REAR SLIDING REFRIGERATOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION PIPE LEAKING FROM THE A/C UNIT AND RUNNING ON TO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING STANDING WATER WHICH COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE AIDING AND HARBORING OF PEST.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB BROKEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMNET SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. (WATER WORKS) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZERS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN AREA OF THE ULTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TILE, PAINT OR STAIN FLOOR TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
  3. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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