Seafood Junction # 4
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2024
82
Score
Seafood Junction # 4 has been inspected 16 times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Seafood Junction # 4's record stops at Mar 11, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Seafood Junction # 4 squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS (STEAKS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THE RISK CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS WITH AN ASTERICK (*) ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF FISH SITTING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS STORING THE TCS FOOD ITEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-4 PIECES OF NAPKINS STORED ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PAPER TOWELS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS STACKED UNDER ONE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INVERT SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY USING THE RUBBER GLOVES AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THE OUTLET BOXES AND THE BIN WHERE THE SEASONING SHAKERS ARE STORED WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE IN THE FRONT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARRING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MANAGERS ACQUIRE FOOD HANDLER LICENSE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMMERCIAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING UP ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEVICE AND TO ENSURE THAT SUCH DEVICES ARE ONLY INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PERFESSIONAL.
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Nov 22, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING REACH IN POTATO COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE OVER THE POTATO COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Jul 28, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386500 DATE: 8/26/20. Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW :PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SERVICE THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP DIRTY AND POSSIBLY LEAKING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASH ROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 26, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #236696 ON 4-1-20:58-OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE FRONT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS INSIDE LEFT DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 1, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR TO 1 OF 3 DOORS ON REAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS DOOR TO AVOID GLASS PIECES CONTAMINATING FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLER UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 24, 2020
Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED POTATOES 63F-74F (35LBS) AND COOKED CORN 48F (5LBS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON DISPLAY COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASH THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN PREPPING FOOD, HANDLING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FINALLY RETURNING TO PREP FOODS AND NOT WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.�
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (6F3). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PERSON IN CHARGE MANUALLY ADJUSTED HOT WATER UNDER SINK AND IS NOW MAINTAINED AT 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR TO 1 OF 3 DOORS ON REAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS DOOR TO AVOID GLASS PIECES CONTAMINATING FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLER UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEAFOOD SALAD PACKAGED AND PREPARED ON SITE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON PACKAGING TO INCLUDE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. APPROX (7) 1-LB PREPARED SEAFOOD SALADS, 4- CONTAINERS OF BANANA PUDDING MADE WITH MILK, EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD( TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.(PIC) REMOVED ALL FOODS AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MASK, GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR HANDSINK. ALSO SOAP CLOGGED INSIDE OF SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA. UNABLE TO USE. INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED PROBLEM, AT FRONT HANDSINK AND PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT ALL AREAS-COS (PIC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEAFOOD SALAD PREPARED ON SIDE FOR (TO-GO) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON PACKAGING WITH I NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT AND ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, WEIGHT,ETC. MUST INSTALL LABELS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. ALSO LEAKY PIPE UNDER MIDDLE PIPE AREA OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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 CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING IN THE CENTER AREA; CLEAN VENTS.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF RAW SALMON ON THE COUNTER AT 76.8F VALUED AT $25, 100LBS OF COOKED POTATOES IN BINS UNDER THE FRONT PREP TABLE AT 96.3F-113.7F VALUED AT $100 AND 25LBS OF LOBSTER TAILS IN BINS OF WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 66.1F VALUED AT $450. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 130LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $575. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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86
Oct 6, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Junction # 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Junction # 4 on file is from Mar 11, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Junction # 4?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Seafood Junction # 4.
Has Seafood Junction # 4's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seafood Junction # 4 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seafood Junction # 4 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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