Shell
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2020
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Shell eight times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Shell's record stops at Apr 10, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Shell's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEM GLOVES, MASK, GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT BOTH CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HANDLED AND SERVED (HOT DOGS, TAQUITOS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THIS DOOR.
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES AT THE WALK IN DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING ON CEILING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST STORE FORKS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF ICE MAKER USED AS A STORAGE SHELF FOR VARIOUS ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP CLEAN.
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95
Mar 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OVER 110F TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A WORKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shell on file is from Apr 10, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shell?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shell.
Has Shell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shell have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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