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SEASHELL RESTAURANT

9355 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SEASHELL RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527488

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493482

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1491195

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SOILED,DAMAGE AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE DISH STORAGE AREA,COOLERS.MUST REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1376095

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1375945

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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: 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 - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: 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).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285680

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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 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 - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285458

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1285297

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 29.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214956

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: DESIGNATE A NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214842

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL RESTAURANT · 9355 S WESTERN 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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