LAWRENCE'S FISHERIES, INC.

2120 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

21 inspections

CanvassMay 22, 2026
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 29, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassOct 22, 2025
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BASMENT MEN'S EMPLOYEE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassJul 22, 2024
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FISH BREADING BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA, WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
ComplaintApr 28, 2023
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND THE FAUCETS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS DO NOT STAY ON FOR THE MINIMUM REQUIRED 20 SECONDS FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST FAUCETS.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
ComplaintJan 4, 2023
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN FLOOR BY THE SEASONING CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
ComplaintApr 7, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassFeb 9, 2022
2 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - SPICE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS TO CONTAINERS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - SCOOPS IN SPICE CONTAINER FOUND WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
CanvassApr 13, 2021
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
CanvassMay 14, 2019
2 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassApr 2, 2018
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIAL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL TOOLS. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALL WALL BASES AT 1 ST FLOOR PREP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJul 28, 2017
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE WHERE BUNS ARE HELD.
CanvassMar 16, 2017
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT AT STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF PRODUCTION AREA.
CanvassAug 31, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
CanvassMar 24, 2015
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWERS LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCDTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM SEWER LINES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO VACUUM BREAKER AT BASEMENT ICE MAKER WATER SUPPLY LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Short Form ComplaintMay 21, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassApr 2, 2014
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS NEAR FRYERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS.
ComplaintAug 26, 2013
3 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.6 DEGREES. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT REACH IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SHRIMP, FISH, CATFISH AND CHICKEN ETC... ALL PRODUCT RANGING FROM 47.0 - 61.1 DRGREES IN TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1300.00 150 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassOct 10, 2012
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE THAT MUST BE RENMOVED.(BOXES,CARTONS,ETC.)
ComplaintDec 22, 2011
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. (LOWER LEVEL).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE LOWER LEVEL AND SODA MACHINES.(CHECK VALVES)
ComplaintJul 15, 2010
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, CEILING SECTIONS, AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR WOODEN SCALE IN POOR REPAIR-MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN BEHIND FRYERS, GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT, FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 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. REMOVE RUST AT FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON 1ST. FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY FRONT SERVICE AREA CASHIER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM CEILING SECTIONS AS NEEDED.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - RE-CONNECT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, AND INSTALL COMMERCIAL SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND OR REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.