Seashell Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Seashell Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Seashell Restaurant dates to Aug 11, 2014.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, IT BEEF SANDWICHES,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND NO TOPS FOR SOAP DISPENSE IN REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ENTIRE REAR .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS,IE NO SOAP OR SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA,AND REAR EXPOSED IN DISH WASHING AREA NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO USE,IE(COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY GREASE FILTER MACHINE)FOOD HANDLERS PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AND MOVED GREASE FILTER MACHINE DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRTICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.10 DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARD,AND IN REAR UNUSED STORAGE/FURNANCE ROOM FOUND 32 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND DIRTY WATER CONTAINERS AND CLUTTER ALL ON FLOORS,(UNUSED DIRTY FOOD EQUIPMENT,ETC.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE MAKING SANDWICHES, PER ORDER,COOKING FOODS FOR SANDWICHES,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND NO TOPS FOR SOAP DISPENSE IN REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ENTIRE REAR AND 2ND FL STORE ROOM/FURNANACE ROO.ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS .MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON SHELVING ON 2ND FL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 17, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
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 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DEOPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH SEVERAL CIGARETTE BUTTS ON DESK IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, MANAGER, OPERATOR OR OTHER PERSON IN CONTROL OF THAT AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED. (FIRST OFFENSE).
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Oct 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Sep 24, 2012
Reinspection
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: NO NEW MICE DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME, NO CURRENT VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY: HOWEVER, FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA, 2 IN WASHROOM, AND 4 IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE BUSINESS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FLOOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, ON FLOOR IN WASHROOMS, AND ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER(WEST SECTION). MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP 4-5 INCHES IN WIDTH UNDERNEATH RIGHT LOWER SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-16-12 ON REPORT # 1214956 NOT CORRECTED: -32-REPLACE WORN GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. -34-REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR.-35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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May 16, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS(DUST BUILD-UP), STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.PAINT WOOD SECTION OF WALL BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: DESIGNATE A NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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May 11, 2012
License
No violations found.
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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 11, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Seashell Restaurant.
Has Seashell Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seashell Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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