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Seashell Restaurant

1938 E 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Seashell Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.
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Dec 13, 2021
License
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARD ON THE COLD PREP UNIT BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE TO ONE DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER WITH BROKEN HANDLE AND SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER DRAINING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. ISTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS BEFORE OPENING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT DOOR OPENING WITH MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE OPENING AND SERVING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINTATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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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 Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seashell Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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.

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