Seafood Garden

1020 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Seafood Garden was last inspected on Mar 7, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Seafood Garden's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Seafood Garden is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED LITTER ON ALLY GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA/CLEAN EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/07/12)

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. MUST REMOVE ALL OPENED CANS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE IN CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR ALL FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIUPMENT.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seafood Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seafood Garden on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Seafood Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seafood Garden have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Seafood Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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