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NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY

3341 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081961

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976917

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976416

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1970378 ON 10-27-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN OPEN SEAM BETWEEN WINDOW/WALL AND METAL WALL. OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN. SEAL WALL AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER GLASSWARE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNUSED FISH DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY INTERIOR. INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALL COVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ALL POOLING WATER AROUND DRAIN REMOVED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970378

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953816

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953313

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS. NO TAGS AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND JUNE. THE ONLY TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW WHERE THE TAGS ON THE SHELLFISH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FLATS OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE BULK PACKAGES OF CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: BOTH (2) OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE. USED SEAFOOD STYROFOAM CONTAINERS PILED UP ON CONTAINERS AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING WASTE. PROVIDE LARGER OR MORE CONTAINERS. OR, PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT PICK UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 1-15-16 HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN OLD, OUTDATED SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-15-16 NOT CORRECTED. #41- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING IE:UNCOVERED BUCKET OF GREASE, PLASTIC MILK CRATES, COOLERS AND ANY OTHER STORED ITEMS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND BUSINESS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE PORTABLE FRY SLICER INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO DIRTY BROOMS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE GAS STOVE, BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, INSIDE THE BASEMENT CLOSET NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY PORTABLE WALL OF THE MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOLLOWING: SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN HALLWAY TO KITCHEN, TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER NEXT TO THE WINDOW.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609812

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1609467 ON 1-7-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- MINOR VIOLATION #34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION #45- NOT CORRECTED. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609467

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 26 LBS OF FRESH MUSSELS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. FOUND 6 LBS FRESH CLAMS IN DISPLAY CASE AND FRONT FISH HOLDING COOLER FOUND TO BE DEAD, ALL OPEN WITH FOUL ODOR. SHELLFISH TAG FOUND WITH THOSE CLAMS INDICATED A SHIPPING DATE OF 12-22-15, AND HARVEST DATE OF 12-21-15. CLAMS 20 DAYS OLD.ALL SHELLFISH DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $145.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132.F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE. RICE DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $3.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL AND SERIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH SANITIZERS ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-19-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#41- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR ICE BIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL NEXT TO THE GAS STOVE ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN METAL SEAM AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP FISH COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528039

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND PROVIDED INFORMATION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497165

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CUPS OF LOBSTER MEAT STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED ON TOP OF A LARGE METAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT BETWEEN 48.9F-53.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 42 INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF LOBSTER MEAT WITH A VALUE OF $210 WEIGHING 31#'S. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBIRS ALONG THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PIECES OF LOBSTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES WORKING THE FRONT MARKET MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092831

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST INSTALL VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369243

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY · 3341 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rust shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Also,a barrier (swinging door) is needed at the entry to service area.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,upper panel of ice machine require a detail cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas and replace cracked windows near the cooking stove.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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