SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO
5033 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630
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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO on .
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Pass
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Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642930
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
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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-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642783
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2642304 DATED SEPTEMBER 4 2026 (#38) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN CAFETERIA AREA INCLUDING UNDER GRIDDLES IN CRISPY TOWN AND GRILL CITY, ON FLOOR NEAR SIZZLE AND NOODLE PARTY, IN SHARED MOP SINK AREA, AND IN SHARED DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: CEASE OPERATION IN THESE AREAS, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMAPNY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642304
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES RAW SEAFOOD FROM SEAFOOD BUFFETT. CONSUMERS WHERE SERVING THEMSELVES ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE UNCOOKED FISH, SHELLFISH, AND FISH HEADS. 1 CONSUMER OBSERVED PICKING UP FISH ITEM WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PUTTING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMERS DO NOT SERVE THEMSELVES RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE STAND NEAR AREA TO SERVICE CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES IN GRILL AREAS/ GRILL CITY WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH BROKEN SANITIZER DISPENSER. WHEN TURNED ON DISPENSER LEAKS AND PROVIDES A QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SANITIZER DISPENSER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GRILL CITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR CLEANER HOOKED UP TO DISH SANITIZER LINE IN GRILL CITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS UTILIZING FLOOR CLEANER AS SANITIZER FOR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL CHEMICALS ARE USED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTERER'S INSTRUCTION AND IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CREATE A HAZZARD FOR EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS. MANAGER DISCONNECTED FLOOR CLEANER AND WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED SINK AS WELL AS ALL DISHES THAT WERE WASHED USING FLOOR CLEANER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GRILL CITY AREA DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHERE FOOD SERVED DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS IS SOLD, BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS IN SELF SERVICE RAW FISH BUFFETT TO BE KNOCKED OVER WITH HANDLES TOUCH RAW FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TONGS ARE STORED IN A WAY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR WTIH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DOES NOT ATTRACT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN GRILL CITY REAR AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2629729 DATED JANUARY 14 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SCRATCHED IN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL CITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629729
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, SEAFOOD, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP SINK BEHIND CITY GRILL HOT FOODS SECTIONS.
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE STORED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER AND KEPT ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC AND FOOD EMPLOYEE ORGANIZED AND REVISED SHELLSTOCK TAGS. -COS.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS UNTIL DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. AUTO-CHLOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO MAINTANENCE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS NOW MAINTAINING 50 PPM. -COS.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE PRODUCE ROOM UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLUEBOARDS AND CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS USED FOR HOT FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DIPPER WELLS WITH STAGNANT WATER IN THE HOT FOODS SECTIONS. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER FOR ALL DIPPER WELLS AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD TRAYS IN THE CRISPY TOWN HOT FOOD SECTION STORED FACING UP ON THE PREP TABLE BEHIND HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL CITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD CUTTING ROOM. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE HOT FOODS DISHWASHING AREA, AND A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL CITY FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND SINKS WERE REPAIRED.-COS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WASTECANS INSIDE OF THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTECNAS WITH LIDS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628906
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK AT DRAIM PLUMBING BENEATH 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA. PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED 12/15/2025 NOTED STANDING WATER BENEATH PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE PLUMBING LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT AND SEAFOOD AREA 4-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628542
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED THROUGHOUT THE VARIOUS HOT FOOD KIOSKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MEAT AND FISH AREA AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS. ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER PREP TABLES, AND ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP. UNDER THE MEAT PREP CUTTING TABLES IN REAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER BULK RAW BOXED MEAT. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-3-25. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPING FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR RATS BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628210
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619802
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619545
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 13,2025; REPORT #26119212 #38) 6-501.111: STILL WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES AT STORAGE AREA ON WALLS AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE MOLDED AND ROTTEN FOODS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE PREMISES AGAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). #54) 5-501.15: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. SPILLED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS AND GROUND AROUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS, KEEP CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). TODAY WE OBSERVED GREASE ON CEMENT GROUND. MUST SCRAPE ALL EXCESS ENCRUSTED LAYER OF SOLID/MELTED GREASE AROUND GREASE CONTAINERS.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619212
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE REAR FISH PREP AREA.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN ADOBO AT 125.8F, VEGGIE STEW AT 128.6F, BEEF STEW AT 125,7F, EGG ROLL AT 110.6F, MUNG BEAN DESSERT AT 120.4F, FRIED EGGPLANT AT 112.4F,FISH SOUP AT 113.8F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. TOTAL WEIGHT 60 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $480.00 HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS STORED AT COLD UNITS BY THE FISH AREA IN SELLING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3EACH CUT FRESH FRUIT SALADS IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 52.8F; 4 EACH LACHE FLAN AT TEMP OF 51.4F; 4 PIECES OF SIOPAO ASADO AT TEMP OF 52.8F; 17 EACH OF BUKO PANDAN AT TEMP OF 55.4F; 47 TRAYS OF IRENE PUTO CALASIAO AT TEMP OF 52.8F TO 55.8F; 7 TRAYS SARI SARI PICHI PICHI PANDANMN AT TEMP OF 55.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES. POUNDS 350.VALUE 1.200 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE: HOT WATER AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 110F AND HOT UNIT BY THE FISH AREA AT TEMP OF 97.8F.BOTH UNITS TCS FOODS WERE STORED IN IT. HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE. COLD UNIT BY THE FISH AREA AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 52.1F. IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. BOTH UNITS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER TWO HUNDRED RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR FOOD AND NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA:ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES, CARDBOARDS.ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND BY THE MOP SINK. RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD PALLETS AND BETWEEN THEM;PRESENTLY NO GNAWED FOOD WAS OBSERVED. OVER 100 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON SHELF,BOXES AND FLOORS BY THE REAR DOOR. RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD PALLETS AND BETWEEN THEM; SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED AT WEST SITE OF STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE MOLDED,AND RATTEN FOODS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE AGAIN PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS (FOR FISH SLICING/SCALING) IN REAR FISH PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR RACKS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS OPEN. LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. SPILLED GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND AROUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS, KEEP CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND BAILER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FISH WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.
Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616532
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, PORK, CHICKEN) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614896
Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ARE COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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