Seashell on 111th
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Seashell on 111th 13 times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 15 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 24, 2025
Complaint
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GABAGE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND CLEAN GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES ON A BREAD PREP CART. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS ALONG THE LEDGE OF THE FRONT WINDOW IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-502.11 OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE CANS FULL OF GARBAGE FROM THE DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE FREQUENTLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEANS 170.1F, RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DESK, FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. 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 INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SLOW DRAINAGE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Jan 27, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 193.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 13, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AND MISSING DRAINPIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ALL THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL THREE HAND WASHNG SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 6, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.9F, .5 LB OF TATZIKI SAUCE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3.5LBS AT $10. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATIONS. COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, IN TOILET ROOM AND AT HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCES IN UNMARKED BOTTLE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FLIES IN REAR OF FACILITY WHILE BACK DOOR WAS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR ENTRANCE OF PESTS WHILE DELIVERIES ARE MADE AND TRASH IS REMOVED. MANAGER CONTACTED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED/ENCRUSTED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH COOLERS IN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE REAR PREP STATION/TABLE TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND UNDER CRATES TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL INFORM FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT CERTAIN SYMPTOMS OR DIAGNOSED DISEASES TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANTIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Sep 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
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Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN ON 9-23-2019 APPROX 2:05PM AND ALSO ON 9-26-2019 AT 8:10AM LOOKED TO BE REMOVED, NOT VISIBLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR THAT WAS PLACED ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR BY THE HEALTH DEPT WHEN BUSINESS LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED ON 9-16-2019. INSTRUCTED THAT LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN MUST NOT BE REMOVED OR ALTERED UNTIL BUSINESS IS REOPENED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-050
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL INFORM FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT CERTAIN SYMPTOMS OR DIAGNOSED DISEASES TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANTIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES ON SITE. 5- LARGE FLIES AND 18 SMALL FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,( FRYERS,ETC) NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED THROUGHOUT.ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN
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Sep 19, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN HELD INSIDE OF FRYER BASKETS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF 118.F,88.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.F OR HIGHER. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CHICKEN AND DISCARDED AT COST APPOX $25.00,COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOORS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING SEAL AROUND THE DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND ALL PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX 3 40-LB BOXES OF CHICKEN. 2- OF THE BOXES THAT WAS IN PREP AREA UPON INSPECTION,THEN EMPLOYEE PUT THE CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.F 53.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION,OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( COOKING CHICKEN,SHRIMP,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL INFORM FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT CERTAIN SYMPTOMS OR DIAGNOSED DISEASES TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANTIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA AREA REMOVED FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)VIOLATION COMBINED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT (2) HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)VIOLATION COMBINED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE ,(PAPER TOWELS) AT NO HANDWASHING SINK,( PREP AREA, WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICE. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION COMBINED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES,( GNATS), AND 5 LARGE FLIES IN CUSTOMERS AREA, PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER,COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,( FRYERS,ETC) NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS,( HAND SINKS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK) ALL STORAGE UNITS IN REAR AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS,DOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LID OF DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED THROUGHOUT.ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL INFORM FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT CERTAIN SYMPTOMS OR DIAGNOSED DISEASES TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE SHELIVNG UNIT IN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CEILING VENTS(GREASES AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Jun 19, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT LEMONADE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT LEMONADE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CEILING VENTS.(GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. REMOVE ALL FISH BREADING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN ON WASHROOM AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE SHELVING UNIT IN WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seashell on 111th last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seashell on 111th on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell on 111th?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Seashell on 111th.
Has Seashell on 111th's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seashell on 111th have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seashell on 111th means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Seashell on 111th inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seashell on 111th is inspected around two times per year on average.
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