Aya Seashell

1049 W 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60643

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 14, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Aya Seashell has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Aya Seashell was last inspected on Dec 14, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Aya Seashell since Dec 14, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 14, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2011

License

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH RUNNING WATER, SCRUBBER AND NO SANITIZER, 3-COMP SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK (SOAP AND WATER IN FIRST COMPARTMENT, RINSE WATER IN SECOND COMPARTMENT AND SANITIZER AND WATER IN THIRD COMPARTMENT) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 162.5F PREPARED AND SERVED. COPIES OF CERTIFICATES NOT ACCEPTABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATON.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PROPERLY SECURE FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD, BULK CONTAINERS, PLASTIC CANS, ETC.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. REMOVE GYM SHOES UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE ARTICLES FROM UTILITY SINK AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aya Seashell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aya Seashell on file is from Dec 14, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Aya Seashell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aya Seashell have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aya Seashell 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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