Half Shell
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Half Shell has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
Half Shell's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HANGING CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND DUST ON COOKS LINE HOOD SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WEST WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
May 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTERTOP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTERTOP DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILDS UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE
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82
Aug 24, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALKING COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 51.2F TO 52F. THREE OF THEIR THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 52F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F. UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 8-25-2020 UNIT REPAIRED(40.2F)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SNOW CRAB AND KING CRAB LEGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.8F TO 53F ,COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 20,VALUE 400 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELL FISH OYSTERS(30 EACH) AND CLAMS(15 EACH) COMMINGLED IN ICE IN A CONTAINER AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ARRANGE EACH TYPE OF FOOD IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT SO THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ONE TYPE WITH ANOTHER IS PREVENTED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,VALUE 40 DOLLARS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK AND PINK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 8-25-2020(AM) UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WELDED DIVIDERS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-RUST MATERIAL OR REPLACE SAID SINK. GREASE TRAP REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAIR OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NOK CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN VEGETABLE COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT AND UNIT GUARDS DUSTY AND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS. NOTED REACH FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED STAFF TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILATION UNIT IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FROST IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESUDE ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYER AND ON THE SHELVING OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL, BELOW THE GRILL AND ON THE WALL HOLDING THE RED TANK FOR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE MOP INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND FUSE BOXES IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD INCLUDING BUTTER AND SMALL DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF FUSE BOXES. AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BEFORE ANY FOOD RELATED ITEMS CAN BE STORED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING BEER AND SHELLFISH. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN SO AREA CAN BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED AND FOOD CAN BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS HUNG FROM PIPE IN KITCHEN. IMPROPERLY STORED UTENSIL. MUST KEEP UTENSILS CLEAN AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED. STORE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND BAR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL NEAR STOVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP IMPROPERLY BEHIND BAR. MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING FROM BASINS OF SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND BUCKET OF MUSSELS AND OYSTERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON IT. NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST MAINTAIN THE TAG UNTIL IT IS READY TO BE SERVE/COOK AND TAG HAS TO BE KEPT FOR 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 75.00 , TOTAL 25 LBS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Jul 29, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE/CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-6-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32-DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.#33- DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER.#42-HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. DIRTY TOWELS USED AS LINER UNDER CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST REMOVE. WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE/CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON COOKS LINE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 6, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RED CLAM CHOWDER AT 45.5F, CATFISH AT 49.6F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.4F, SCALLOPS AT 52.7F, BEEF FILETS AT 46.5F, EGGS AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1 DOOR COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FISH STEW AT 44.7F AND SCALLOPS AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF FOOD WORTH $58. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Sep 17, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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78
Sep 15, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 52.1F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS BEEF AT 46F. 3LBS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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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. METAL SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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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. WALLS INSIDE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. WALL SURROUNDING METAL BATTER PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE AND SIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Half Shell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Half Shell on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Half Shell?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Half Shell.
Has Half Shell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Half Shell have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Half Shell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Half Shell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Half Shell is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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