67 Seafood Market

6658 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, 67 Seafood Market has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. 67 Seafood Market's record stops at Mar 1, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting 67 Seafood Market on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 1, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON-SITE THAT IS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMARY RPEORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION APRIL 12, 2023 IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT OF PUBLIC VIEW ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: BELOW TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA, BELOW UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON MARCH 30, 2023. #58 ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CAVITY OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB OF REAR HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET FUNCTIONAL BUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR GAP AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BEVERAGES AND STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Apr 12, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 30, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 67 Seafood Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 67 Seafood Market on file is from Mar 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 67 Seafood Market?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 67 Seafood Market.

Has 67 Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 67 Seafood Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 67 Seafood Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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