What is Southside Shrimp's health inspection score?

Southside Shrimp has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Southside Shrimp last inspected?

Southside Shrimp was last inspected on June 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Southside Shrimp have?

Southside Shrimp has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Southside Shrimp safe to eat at?

Yes, Southside Shrimp has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Southside Shrimp

Name: Southside Shrimp
Address: 10410 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60655
Rating: 86

10410 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

10410 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60655

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE FOODS; SUCH AS, SHRIMP, FISH, AND OTHER SEAFOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPENED AND OPERATING AND WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. PIC ARRIVED ONSITE AT 12:50PM.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE IN REAR TRASH AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION PROVIDED NOR POSTED WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS FROM RAW INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FLOUR ON THE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOUR COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP HANGERS TO ALLOW MOPS TO DRY.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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