Seashell Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2017
64
Score
Seashell Fish & Chicken has been inspected 17 times since 2010. On Jul 24, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.
Seashell Fish & Chicken'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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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON PREMISES. 33 5 oz CONTAINERS OF UNLABELED TAFFY GRAPES BEING OFFERED FOR SALE FOR $5.50 PER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FROM THE COMPANY THAT IS PROVIDING THE PRODUCT. ITEMS REMOVED FROM SALE AND DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. TEN LBS VALUED AT $181.50 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
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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 NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP FROM FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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78
Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 55.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE KEPT INSIDE THIS COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 10LBS OF TILAPIA AT 50.F, 11LBS OF SHRIMPS AT 52.8F, 9LBS OF CATFISH(FILLETS & NUGGETS) AT 45F TO 50F AND 21LBS OF CHICKEN(WINGS & LEGS) AT 47.9F TO 51.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 51LBS AT $350. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRTY SHELVES AND A GREEN SUBSTANCE AT THE TOP INTERIOR. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO START CLEANING OUT SAID COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND WALL BASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HHAS GRESE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Jul 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON SURFACES(TABLES etc), ALL EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS, DROPPINGS), UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN DIRT,FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 28, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GNATS(5) AND FLIES(5) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON SURFACES(TABLES etc), ALL EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS, DROPPINGS), UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN DIRT,FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CAT FISH -45.1F, CHICKEN -44.6F, TALAPIA - 45.5F, SHRIMP - 44.9F, CHICKEN - 46.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK REMOVED FROM FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MUST RE-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS NOTED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STOCK SHELVES ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED GNATS(5) AND FLIES(5) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS ON SURFACES(TABLES etc), ALL EXTERIORS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS(DEBRIS, DROPPINGS), UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN DIRT,FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 SECTIONS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA BY STORING ALL EQUIPMENT NEATLY.
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Dec 18, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 20LBS $52.00 OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 87F/73F,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.ALSO COOKED HAMBURGER MAINTAIN AT 109F.ON TOP OF TOASTER.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET ON FRONT COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PREVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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82
May 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS IN REARDRY STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES.FOUND OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,BETWEEN COOLERS ETC.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND TOP AREAS OF DOOR 1/4 INCH AREA.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,IE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES REAR SHELVING,INTERIOR COOLER SHELVES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR. NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Nov 7, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CONTINUE TO CLEAN THE ITEMS FROM REPORT 537660 10/28/11.
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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 facilitiesCONTINUE TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS REORTED IN REPORT 537660 DATED 10/28/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.NEED BACK FLOW DEVICE AS PER REPORT 537660 10/28/11.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR.
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Oct 28, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.HOT WATER TANK NOT MAINTAINED IN RESTROOM HOT WATER NOT RUNNING AT THIS TIME RESTROOM HOT WATER TANK IN CEILING MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT AND REAR DEFROST BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE.ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER AND CLEAN REAR STOVE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS,AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD UNDER HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE BEFORE ATTACHING HOSE MUST PROVIDE .
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON REAR TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Nov 16, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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. FOUND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEM WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, A WEIGHT OF APPROX. 20LBS. VALUED AT APPROX. $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION #64224-11 ISSUED
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. FOUND BOTH FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASKING THAT IS, HANDLING RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS JUST PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER THEY HAVE CONTAMINATED GLOVES BY BLOWING INTO THEM. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING AND BEFORE/AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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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. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64225-12 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO FRONT/REAR OF STORE FOR OVERFLOW OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO FRONT/REAR OF STORE FOR OVERFLOW OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS THAT IS, HANDLING READY TO EAT AND RAW FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING. CITATION #63191-13
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION #63191-13 ISSUED.
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO FRONT/REAR OF STORE FOR OVERFLOW OF PRODUCT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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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 Jul 24, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Seashell Fish & Chicken.
Has Seashell Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seashell Fish & Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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