What is Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc.'s health inspection score?

Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 96 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 Stop & Chicken Market Inc. last inspected?

Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. have?

Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc.

Name: Shrimp Stop & Chicken Market Inc.
Address: 3849 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60624
Rating: 96

3849 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

Seafood•Chicago

Ranked #266 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 99% of seafood restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

3849 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60624

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF MULTI-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF MULTI-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP AROUND BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; AROUND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELVING AND BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF MULTI DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE AND LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE A WALL USE TO BE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 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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