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SEASHELL RESTAURANT

9355 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SEASHELL RESTAURANT has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 10 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: Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 July 31, 2014. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 21 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2014. 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2014. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

10 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, IT BEEF SANDWICHES,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND NO TOPS FOR SOAP DISPENSE IN REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ENTIRE REAR .
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS,IE NO SOAP OR SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK PREP AREA,AND REAR EXPOSED IN DISH WASHING AREA NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO USE,IE(COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY GREASE FILTER MACHINE)FOOD HANDLERS PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AND MOVED GREASE FILTER MACHINE DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRTICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.10 DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE ALONG BASEBOARD,AND IN REAR UNUSED STORAGE/FURNANCE ROOM FOUND 32 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND DIRTY WATER CONTAINERS AND CLUTTER ALL ON FLOORS,(UNUSED DIRTY FOOD EQUIPMENT,ETC.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE MAKING SANDWICHES, PER ORDER,COOKING FOODS FOR SANDWICHES,ETC.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO SOAP DEVICE AT FRONT HAND SINK AND NO TOPS FOR SOAP DISPENSE IN REAR DISH AREA AND WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ENTIRE REAR AND 2ND FL STORE ROOM/FURNANACE ROO.ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS .MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON SHELVING ON 2ND FL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DEOPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED SOILED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH SEVERAL CIGARETTE BUTTS ON DESK IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, MANAGER, OPERATOR OR OTHER PERSON IN CONTROL OF THAT AREA. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED. (FIRST OFFENSE).
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO NEW MICE DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME, NO CURRENT VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY: HOWEVER, FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA, 2 IN WASHROOM, AND 4 IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE BUSINESS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
  8. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FLOOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, ON FLOOR IN WASHROOMS, AND ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER(WEST SECTION). MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP 4-5 INCHES IN WIDTH UNDERNEATH RIGHT LOWER SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-16-12 ON REPORT # 1214956 NOT CORRECTED: -32-REPLACE WORN GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. -34-REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR.-35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION # 29.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR(INCLUDING FOOD BULD-UP ON DOORS) TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE WORN GASKET AROUND RIGHT DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS(DUST BUILD-UP), STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.PAINT WOOD SECTION OF WALL BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • DESIGNATE A NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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