Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SEASHELL RESTAURANT on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
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Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2636057
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels Provided to prep area hand and employees restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No food temperature measuring devices on site, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to provide.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, unable to shut off water. instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2360191
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PRIORITY VIOLATION.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK COLORS. INSTD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR ALL FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2312280
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-01
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2294093
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION #54.A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION. OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2293673
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE, REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME F INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2159402
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND 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 LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH IN STANDING WATER ON SHELF IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BIN WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, AND NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: : INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2144987
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND 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: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2116227
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, TRASH BIN OVERFLOWING WITH DEBRIS, SOILED PAPER TOWELS. TOILET ROOM WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2064687
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND 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 RUSTY SHELVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN, SHELVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST IN ALL AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED FISH IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGIE.ZIPLOCK/BAGIE TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED REAR BREADING STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, #10 CAN OPENERS, AND FOOD PREP TABLE/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD STORING SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE FLOOR. FOUND INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA STORAGE TRAYS FELL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACUUMULATED CLUTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGAINZE WHEN NOT BEING USED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1995874
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND 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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1995710
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED, UNABLE TO GET HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1978222
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976241
Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60636
121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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