Seafood City
Last inspected: May 20, 2022
64
Score
Seafood City has been inspected five times since 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2022. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Seafood City's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 20, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Seafood City's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: SHRIMP AT 49.3F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.9F, CATFISH AT 48.5F, DICED GRILLED CHICKEN AT 47.9F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 6# AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREA, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVEN, STOVE) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECTLY HAND MOPS TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CERTIFIED MANGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION violation #7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Nov 10, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AREAS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.ALSO CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 6, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEAMTABLE FOR HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE THAT WILL BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT 44.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONTRACT ON SITE FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM IN REAR. MUST INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT,MATTRESS, SHELVING, PAINT CANS,BUCKETS,LADDERS,METAL RAILINGS,OLD SIGNS,BROKEN DRY WALL,ETC.THIS AREAS IS A POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AREAS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.ALSO CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood City on file is from May 20, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood City?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Seafood City.
Has Seafood City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seafood City have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seafood City means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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