What is Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market's health inspection score?

Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market 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 Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market last inspected?

Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market was last inspected on February 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market have?

Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market has 31 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market safe to eat at?

Yes, Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market serve?

Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market

Name: Shrimp Fish & Chicken Seafood Market
Address: 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 86

4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2025

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0Excellent

Seafood•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 89% of seafood restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Aug 2022

3 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint1 License

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A ROLLING RACK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF WHERE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE KEPT AND 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED 8 LIVE FLIES IN THE SAME AREA ON BOXES. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND FIXTURES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/23 REPORT #2575868. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. (49)Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ETXERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. (56)Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLE

Base deductions−11 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED WATER BUGS ON GLUE BOARDS UNDER DESSERT COOLER IN CASHIERS AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF GLUE BOARDS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ETXERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERTION UNITS AND FREEZERS. WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM, ON THE STORAGE SHELF, BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA AND REAR OF BUILDING. ALSO, FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR TRAP UNDER ROLLING STORAGE SHELF, AND WOODEN SHELF IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND MORE THAN 150 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, AND REAR OF BUILDING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING,WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

License InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING,WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−10 pts

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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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