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SEASHELL RESTAURANT

6940 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SEASHELL RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1575763

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: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547446

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT, DRAIN AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR ON WALLS, STORAGE BOXES AND FLYING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547370

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: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1547362

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE

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: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT. ROACH AND SOILED CLOTH IN BASIN OF SINK, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME. INSTD TO HAVE CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BAGS OF VANILLA SHAKE MIX IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BOXES OF SHRIMP, FISH STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE ROACH NOTED IN EXPOSED HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR. LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 20) NOTED IN IN REAR ON WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1/14/14 REPORT 1307269 NOT CORRECTED: 32 DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 33 FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. 35 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. 36 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, FRYER VAT, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WHOLE CONTAINER OF MUSTARD SPILLED ON FLOOR AND LEFT UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOOSE WALL PANELING AT NORTH WALL LEADING TO REAR. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME. ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1307269

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: DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. ALSO THE WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP UNDER. MUST REMOVE THE ICE THEN CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072314

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

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e., CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. MUST REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
660189

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: DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND MOTOR HARDWARE, AND PREP TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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