Shellseekers Seafood Market
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2023
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Score
Across the available record, Shellseekers Seafood Market has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 28, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Shellseekers Seafood Market on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.9F, WHILE REINSPECTION THE LIGHT INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2579905 DATED ON 08/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED TWO BATTERY OPERATED TAP LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STILL NOT ADEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549405, DATE 02/04/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE DOOR AND NEAR THE FILTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.12 OBSERVED FISH (IN ROP PACKAGING FROM MANUFACTURER) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FISH FROM ROP PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SPICE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 25, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: 3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY REHEATING UN-SHELLED BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER PLACE ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REHEAT ALL TCS FOODS BY RAPIDLY HEATING TO 165F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND THEN HOT HOLDING THE TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 90F INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND ABOUT 1/2 DOZEN BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER STORED ON A HOT HOLDING PLATE AT 89F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 30 CONTAINERS OF TARTAR SAUCE AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 78F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.12 OBSERVED FISH (IN ROP PACKAGING FROM MANUFACTURER) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FISH FROM ROP PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SPICE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 22, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING A MASK/FACE COVERING AS REQUIRED IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIME AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060.
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Jun 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS(OYSTERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING LONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 30, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shellseekers Seafood Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shellseekers Seafood Market on file is from Aug 28, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shellseekers Seafood Market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Shellseekers Seafood Market.
Has Shellseekers Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shellseekers Seafood Market have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shellseekers Seafood Market 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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