Seashell Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2011
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Score
Inspectors have visited Seashell Fish & Chicken four times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Seashell Fish & Chicken since Oct 21, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP) COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS (DUST BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP ANDS STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. REPAIR, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, BROILER, PANS, FRYER BINS, ETC FROM WASHROOM.
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Oct 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND GREASE TRAP.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES IN FLOOR. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AROUND WATER HEATER, UTILITY SINK, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.
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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. REPLACE LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Aug 18, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 65.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN 65.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 173.8F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR GASKET ON 7UP COOLER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OFF ALL FRYERS, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WASHROOM. REPAIR WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seashell Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seashell Fish & Chicken on file is from Oct 21, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seashell Fish & Chicken.
Has Seashell Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seashell Fish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seashell Fish & Chicken 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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