Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 28 inspections at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED IN THE PREP COOLERS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 18, 2026
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACH 72.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN 2 - 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 49F, AND ABOUT 1/2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 47F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-201.11 OBSERVED A CAN OF TOXIC HEAVY DUTY GREASE CLEANER BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE TOXIC SUBSTANCES ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND ALWAYS STORE TOXIC ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CAN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED TWO - 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; THE FIRST PREP COOLER IS AT 48F AND THE SECOND ONE IS AT 54F. SAID PREP COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO IN THE REAR UNDER STEEL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED IN THE PREP COOLERS AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HANDWASHING SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
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Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH A STACK OF READY TO EAT WHITE CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS, PEELING SLICES FROM THE STACK AND ADDING IT TO TORTILLA ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED COOK TO DISCARD CHEESE AND TORTILLA AND TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HAIR AND NOSE WITH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM JULY 25, 2025 REPORT #2621291 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. **UPON TODAYS VISIT FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE FLOUR IS STORED. FOUND 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND LIVE RODENT IN THE CORNER NEAR COOK/PREP AREA AT COOK'S HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 HOUSE FLIES IN STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE FRYERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT AND OR REAR AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ELIMINATE ALL LONG FLOWING HAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT WILL COVER ALL EXPOSED ARM PITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ALL IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL INGREIDENT CONTAINERS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 440 LBS OF FISH AND CHICKEN 46.5 - 53.8 DEGREES IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR WAS OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP WALK IN COOLER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED 440 POUNDS $1000.00 TOTAL VALUE DISCARDED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COMPONETS OF KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES PRIORIT FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT AND OR REAR AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ELIMINATE ALL LONG FLOWING HAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT WILL COVER ALL EXPOSED ARM PITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ALL IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL INGREIDENT CONTAINERS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(47.1F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2606114 ON 11-7-24:51- OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKITNG EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKITNG EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINTER OF EGGS THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER IN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FRON HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES, MISSING CEILING TLES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN SITTING IN PREP AREA AT 65.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MANAGER DISCARDED 22 CHICKEN WINGS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE DISPENSING SAUCES IN CUPS AND DISPENSING FROZEN DRINKS IN CUPS IN FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. UPDATE: FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 2/23/2022 REPORT #2550124 ALL EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED TO AVOID INSTALLATION OF A HANDSINK. AS OF TODAY, 2 FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND OPERABLE AND SAUCES ARE BEING DISPENSED INTO SMALL CONTAINERS. THE 4-DOOR COOLER IS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK ON COOKING LINE - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORTABLE OIL SEPARATOR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MACHINE AS THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.MAMAGER MOVED OIL SEPARATOR DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BREADED SHRIMP IN PREP AREA AT 64.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOOD MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 PIECES OF SHRIMP DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-005 CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 3-501.16(A)(1)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN IN REAR UNTHAWING ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF THE PROPER WAY TO UNTHAW FROZEN FOOD. FROZEN CHICKEN WAS RELOCATED TO WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION.
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Feb 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYERS, ON WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Feb 18, 2022
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 200 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSIDE FRYER UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE, NEAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELVES, ON PORTABLE GREASE SEPARATOR COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. UPDATE: 4-DOOR COOLER MOVED DOWN TO FOR ACCESS TO HANDSINK ON COOKING LINE - MEASUREMENT DURING INSPECTION WAS 30 INCHES; ENTRY CLEARANCE MUST BE AT LEAST 42 INCHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROAST BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS NOW REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LIDS (REPLACE) AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYERS, ON WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, REAR STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
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Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 72.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK, 5LBS GROUND TURKEY, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND AND 7LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES OF 55.2F TO 62.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 25LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 200 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSIDE FRYER UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE, NEAR EXIT DOOR, ON SHELVES, ON PORTABLE GREASE SEPARATOR COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN SURROUNDING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORTABLE GREASE WASTE SEPARATOR BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MY BE ACCESSIBLE 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 HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 5-205.11
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 52 COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 25LBS OF COOKED STEAK,CHICKEN, GROUND BEEF AND GROUND TURKEY WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER WITH CRACKED OUTER CRYSTAL AND READING AMBIENT AIR OF 200.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN OPERABLE/WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORD AND MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SEASONING, SPICES AND IN-USE SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, CAKE SLICES, TAFFY GRAPES) IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS USED TO DIP CHICKEN INTO SAUCE STORED IN STAGNET DIRTY WATER. OBSERVED SCOOPS LAYING IN FLOUR WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IN-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND LOBBY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS UNITS.
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Dec 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SEVERAL AREAS, ON BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, ON TABLE UNDER SHAKE MACHINE, ON FLOOR UNDER CASH REGISTER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON ROLLING CARTS, ON PREP TABLES, ON SHELVING UNITS, ON TOP OF PAPER BAGS IN FRONT STORAGE AND POP STORAGE AREA, ON PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE SLICER AND ON BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-012
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS. AS WELL AS THE COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT OF THE FACLITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OUTLETS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2021
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE ANY TIME THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. APPRX 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ON FLOOR AROUND SLUSHY MACHINES AND UNDER TABLE AREA NEAR CASH REGISTER MACHINE. APPRX 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND COUNTER WHERE REIGISTER AND DOOR DASH ORDERS ARE SEEN. APPRX 30-40 DROPPINGS UNDER HOT SERVICE LINE SHELVING UNIT. APPRX 150-200 SCATTERED IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA, DRY STORAGE, TOILET ROOM AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE CONTACTING CDPH FOR RE OPENING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS. AS WELL AS THE COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT OF THE FACLITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MASK MANDATE AS IT REALATES TO COVID. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH MANDATE AS IT IS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
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61
Jun 10, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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May 27, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS (ITALIAN BEEF 147F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST BE ON PREMISES WITH PROOF OF VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS WITHIN CABINETS BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING AT LIGHT PANELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jul 24, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD , ( COOKED STEAK)INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.8F MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 8-LBS OF STEAK AT COST APPROX $ 30.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TAPE ON DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT USED FOR CARRY-OUT ORDERS. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR DOOR.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKETS,MOP SINK AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( DUST PANS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT INSECT DREEDING.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
43
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD SPILLS,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS DUST BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,HAS ONE LID COVER MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID COVER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,OF FOOD SPILLS,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS DUST BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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70
Jun 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR & FRONT STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT,IE COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OVERHEAD CEILING VENTS DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR HARD TO OPEN.MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Sep 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN),MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(71F-92.8F) IN PANS UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.APPRO15LBS,COST $50.00
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE USED FOR DRINKS,LID/COVER IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING OFF,INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID COVER.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET.MUST REMOVE WATER,CLEAN AND POPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES,COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.ALSO MUST PROVIDE COOK WITH CLEAN APRON OVER STREET CLOTHING.
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Aug 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru.
Has Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru 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 Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sea Shell Restaurant — Stony Island Drive Thru is inspected around two times per year on average.
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