Seafood Junction

1347 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Seafood Junction appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Seafood Junction's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17// OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15// OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11//OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SEAFOOD, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED BROCCOLI). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gloves, face masks, disposable mops and other items necessary for complying with the procedures shall be available for EMPLOYEE use at the retail food establishment. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15// OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14// OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17// OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD.
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Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS COMING UP AND SPILLING OVER TO FLOOR WHEN SANITZING BASIN WAS RELEASED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE FROM SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SEAFOOD, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED BROCCOLI). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SAUSAGE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY OR PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD.
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Mar 12, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING/WATER SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE WALK IN COOLER BRIGHTER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAS NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CFM OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM AND THE ORIGINAL, VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600303, DATED 08/16/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -10. NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE. -53. TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME. -53. TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING/WATER SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE WALK IN COOLER BRIGHTER. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAS NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 16, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seafood Junction last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seafood Junction on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seafood Junction?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Seafood Junction.

Has Seafood Junction's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seafood Junction 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 Seafood Junction means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.