Great Sea Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
37
Score
Across the available record, Great Sea Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 12 times.
Great Sea Restaurant's latest score of 37 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DISH WASHING/PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE. MANAGER REMOVED THE TABLE. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0303(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1 INCH OPENING AROUND THE DOOR HANDLE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON DOOR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN.----NOTED IN-USE RICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 90.6F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR TOP METAL PORTION OF THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AND STRING AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLER.----MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN TABLES, EQUIPMENT STANDS, SHELVING AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PAINTED, SEAL AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY UNUSED ITEMS NOTED PILED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED AND ACCESSIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS OR GUARDS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.----NOTED POOLING LIQUID ON FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE ICE MACHINE OR ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F. (NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT; TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS AND TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULAS, DELI PAPER ETC..PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE THE CHEST FREEZERS,UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN SAME BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ALSO,STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BEVERAGE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING COOLED USING IMPROPER METHODS. CHICKEN WAS COOLING IN BULK TUBS AND WAS FILLED PAST RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE CHICKEN IN SHALLOW PANS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE METHODS IN ORDER TO COOL PROPERLY. MANAGER HAD CHICKEN MOVED TO SHALLOW PANS IN SMALLER PORTIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DROP COOKED CHICKEN ON FLOOR THEN PICK UP SAID PIECE OF CHICKEN AND ADD TO BATCH OF CHICKEN TO BE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNPACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT THAT FALLS TO FLOOR TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($150) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE SOAP WHEN WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE ALSO TURNED OFF FAUCET WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND TURN OFF FAUCET WITH PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROPRIATE BARRIER. PRIROTY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER SOY SAUCE AND SUPPLIES STORED BETWEEN BACKDOOR AND GATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SURROUNDING AREA IS RODENT PROOF.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD SOILED SPONGES BEING UTILIZED IN 3 COMP SINK WHICH ALSO SERVES AS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SPONGES ARE NOT USED FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE WITH ITMES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 19, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AND OVER 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO STOVE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 4, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE VENTILTION FILTERS ABOVE THE UNUSED WOK STATION.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.3F, BEEF AT 47.1F, SHRIMP AT 57.8F, AND EGGS AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ON EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT, ON WOOD PALLETS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ON RISERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITAITON ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2360186 ON 2/10/20 NOT CORRECTED: 41 - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 43 - OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER BETWEEN USE. MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. 55 - MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILTION FILTERS ABOVE THE UNUSED WOK STATION.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/18/2019 REPORT #2279582 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED VIOLATION # 57 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION ON EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, MARINATED BEEF, NOODLES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER FIRST ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK , STORAGE MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER BETWEEN USE. MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND FAUCET USED FOR HOSE WASHING BASEMENT AND OR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET USED FOR SAME PURPOSE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, INCLUDING DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED OUTSIDE ON FLOORS .MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS POSSIBLY OVER MOP SINK
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTNING INSIDE GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER
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Mar 18, 2019
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH GAP AT CENTER BOTTOM OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Sea Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Sea Restaurant on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Sea Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Great Sea Restaurant.
Has Great Sea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Great Sea Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Great Sea Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Great Sea Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Sea Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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