Seashell Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Seashell Restaurant 33 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 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 three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 17 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HELP ELIMINATE THE ODOR INSIDE OF THE UNIT.
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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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90
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND TWELVE OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. FRONT DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN FOR ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED DURING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AS IT CAN BE A BREEDING AREA FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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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: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKING SHALL BE STORED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). FIRST OFFENSE.
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Dec 5, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 (CATFISH, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, COOLERS, HOT HOLD UNITS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA(CASES OF SLUSH MIX, CLEANING BUCKETS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Mar 4, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. 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 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 159.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED 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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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 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 LIVE ROACHES AND 15 FLYING INSECTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE REACH IN COOLERS, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMING OUT OF THE HOT WATER TANK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2521811 ON 6-23-21: 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 23, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Feb 10, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK COLORS. INSTD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Sep 13, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-01
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION #54.A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION. OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE, REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME F INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 3, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH IN STANDING WATER ON SHELF IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BIN WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, AND NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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67
Feb 15, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 27, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, TRASH BIN OVERFLOWING WITH DEBRIS, SOILED PAPER TOWELS. TOILET ROOM WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
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95
Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN, SHELVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST IN ALL AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED FISH IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGIE.ZIPLOCK/BAGIE TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED REAR BREADING STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, #10 CAN OPENERS, AND FOOD PREP TABLE/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD STORING SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE FLOOR. FOUND INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA STORAGE TRAYS FELL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACUUMULATED CLUTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGAINZE WHEN NOT BEING USED.
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78
Mar 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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86
Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED, UNABLE TO GET HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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82
Dec 15, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Nov 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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78
Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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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 THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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: Inspector Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Sep 11, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT, DRAIN AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR ON WALLS, STORAGE BOXES AND FLYING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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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 THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT. ROACH AND SOILED CLOTH IN BASIN OF SINK, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME. INSTD TO HAVE CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED 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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BAGS OF VANILLA SHAKE MIX IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BOXES OF SHRIMP, FISH STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. 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: LIVE ROACH NOTED IN EXPOSED HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR. LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 20) NOTED IN IN REAR ON WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1/14/14 REPORT 1307269 NOT CORRECTED: 32 DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 33 FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. 35 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. 36 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, FRYER VAT, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WHOLE CONTAINER OF MUSTARD SPILLED ON FLOOR AND LEFT UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO 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: LOOSE WALL PANELING AT NORTH WALL LEADING TO REAR. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME. ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. 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 IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. ALSO THE WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP UNDER. MUST REMOVE THE ICE THEN CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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Mar 14, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e., CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 27, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. 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 AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND MOTOR HARDWARE, AND PREP TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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 ALL POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
34
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 STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. REPAIR WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE AND UTILITY SINK AND STOVE IN REAR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA.
36
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. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR.
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Jun 6, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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 ALL POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR STORAGE.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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 STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. REPAIR WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE AND UTILITY SINK AND STOVE IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR. REPLACE TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WASHROOM.
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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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, OUTSIDE (CRATES, CARDBOARD) AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS (COOKING EQUIPMENT) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TOP PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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 18, 2025. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seashell Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 17 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 three 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.
How often is Seashell Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seashell Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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