What is Surf's UP South Shore's health inspection score?

Surf's UP South Shore has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Surf's UP South Shore last inspected?

Surf's UP South Shore was last inspected on November 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Surf's UP South Shore have?

Surf's UP South Shore has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Surf's UP South Shore safe to eat at?

Yes, Surf's UP South Shore has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Surf's UP South Shore

Name: Surf's UP South Shore
Address: 2236 E 71ST ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 90

2236 E 71ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/21/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AS WELL AS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION FACILITY HAD PH TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT THE SANITIZER SERVICE PROVIDER "SIGNET" IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BUCKETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AS WELL AS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED, MUST CORRECT. #57 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE POTATO DICER ON THE WALL NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH ITEMS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ALSO BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINGING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2557007 DATE 6/8/22. INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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