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SEAFOOD JUNCTION

5300 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SEAFOOD JUNCTION has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 10, 2014. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 29, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on January 29, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 19, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 29, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 29, 2016. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OPERATING WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 65.9F,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN BETWEEN RUNNNERS OF DOORS AT THE FISH DISPALY COUNTER AND AND FRONT AREA COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, REPAIR ANY LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND END CAPS INSIDE THE FISH DISPLAY CASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT CUSTOMERS LOBBY AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,MUST PROVIDE
  4. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FISH AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASES TO REMOVE WATER OBSERVED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON COOLERS STORED IN LOBBY WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE FOR COOKING OR PLACE COOLERS AND OR FOODS PREP AREA.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN SITTING ON TOP OF HAND SINK BASIN AND OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE WASH HIS HANDS AT THE MOPSINK THAT IS NEXT TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.HAD MANAGER TO REMOVE PAN FROM SINK AND EMPLOYEE TO WASH HIS HANDS AT THE HAND SINK.MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOLER IN LOBBY AREA,NEXT TO FILE CABINET,UNDER SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK,IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET.ALSO 4-6 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/14.(SERIOUS7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON COOLERS STORED IN LOBBY WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE FOR COOKING OR PLACE COOLERS AND OR FOODS PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS , LOCATED IN STORAGE ROOM, HAS BUILD OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN COVER NOT SEAL. MUST SEAL FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING HAS GAPS. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CREVICES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OUTSIDE OF PREMISES HAVE LITTER AND DEBRIS.MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN UP ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.

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