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SURF'S UP SOUTH SHORE

2236 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SURF'S UP SOUTH SHORE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 6, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 July 21, 2017. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND A FOOD ITEM (BEVERAGE) FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD ON PREMISES. OOH WEE TEA FOUND IN 32 OZ JUGS AND GALLON JUGS ON PREMISES BEING SOLD WITH NO LABELS ON THE BOTTLES, NO INVOICE AND NO WRITTEN VERIFICATION ON WHERE THE PRODUCT IS BEING MADE AND BOTTLED. MANAGER STATES THAT THE OWNER OF OOH WEE TEA IS LOCATED AT 1225 E 87TH STREET. INSTRUCTED THAT PRODUCT MUST NOT BE SOLD UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET AND APPROVED BY CDPH AND IDPH. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. 16 32 OZ JUGS AND 6 GALLON JUGS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 1/4 INCH OPENINGS IN REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS. FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BEHIND THE FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  4. License

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVER THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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