Seashell Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
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Score
Seashell Restaurant appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLERS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY (MARCH 24, 2023) WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR BY THE TWO COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ON A STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTES ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED THEM. INSTRUCTED THAT NO EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTES, ASHTRAYS ETC CAN BE ON SITE. A CITATION 7-32-020(C) WAS ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLERS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AREA UNDER GRILL, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM STANDING WATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AS WELL AS SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2021
License
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE REPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLS NEAR RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 27, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE 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 HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
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.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USES AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. 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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jan 5, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON ALL BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTSS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ATTACHED MOTOR AND CONDENSORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY STAINS AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK AGAINST WALL AND ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
3 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND OIL CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SODA BOTTLE BOXES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH MORE THAN 1/2 INCH GAP AT LEFT CORNER BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIFE AND STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 29, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547588 ON 11/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE GYRO SPITS.
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86
Feb 25, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 46.5F AND GYRO SAUCE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 38# OF FOOD WORTH $82. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPROT #1547588 ON 11/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. 35 - WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE OF A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE GYRO SPITS.
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Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. FISH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE OF A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR COOLERS AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS
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78
Nov 9, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN SINKS, HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK, AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS CLEAN, FREE OF DEBRIS, PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVING AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO REMOVE CONNECTED HOSE FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH CONTAINER WITH SOILED PAPER SCATTERED ON FLOOR, HANDSINK NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND IN A SANITARY MANNER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW FISH STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT GYRO SAUCE, AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SHREDDED LETTUCE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROPERLY PLACE PEST CONTROL DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. FISH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES AND RUBBER GASKETS, MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF COOLERS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FYERS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, HOOD FILTERS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR, UTILITY SINK.. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR COOLERS AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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64
Mar 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BOTH HOODS,FILTERS,ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS UNEDR THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHELDS IN THE REAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE REACHIN COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
May 17, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Nov 18, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. INSTALL VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 15, 2011
Reinspection
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. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
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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 FRYERS, GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, SINKS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR 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 MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALL IN FRONT NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE SOILED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS (BASEBOARDS) IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES..
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CRATES OUTSIDE IN REAR. ORGANIZE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 6, 2011
License
7 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. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
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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, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS.
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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 FRYERS, GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, SINKS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR 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 MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WALL IN FRONT NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER. REPLACE SOILED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS (BASEBOARDS) IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CRATES OUTSIDE IN REAR. ORGANIZE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seashell Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seashell Restaurant on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Seashell Restaurant.
Has Seashell Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seashell Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seashell Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Seashell Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seashell Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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