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SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO

5033 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2601896

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: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYERS, REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN AREA NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. ALL EQIPMENT NO LONGER IN USE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AND STORED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CAUSE A PEST CONCERN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN COOKING AREA CONTAINING UNUSED FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582388

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT/FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT GRILL CITY PREP AREA AND AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581973

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: OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA, 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT NOODLE STREET PREP AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND INDOOR GARBAGE AREA BY REAR HALLWAY IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND MEAT PREP AREAS, DEAD ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA CABINET UNDER UNUSED PEPSI SODA DISPENSER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA CABINETS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT ALL PREP AREAS/MEAT STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT/FLOOR TILES CRACKED AT GRILL CITY PREP AREA AND AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572346

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: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572103

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IN MEN'S STAFF ROOM WAS MEASURED AT 73 F AND HOT WATER IN NOODLE STREET HAND SINK WAS MEASURED AT 93 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-306.13 (A) OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES AND TOUCHING FISH FROM RAW FISH AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY. RAW ANIMAL FOOD INCLUDING FISH SHALL NOT BE OFFERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF MEMBER TO SUPERVISE DISPLAY AREA OR PROVIDE ANOTHER APPROPRIATE SOLUTION. MANAGER PROVIDED EMPLOYEE TO SURPERVISE SECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED RAW FISH ON DISPLAY FOR CONSUMER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMER. MANAGER MOVED FISH TO DISPLAY WITH SNEEZE GURARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CRISPY TOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2571777 DATED FEBRUARY 27TH 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES AND SURROUNDING AREA. OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE/ DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571777

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: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 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)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE TOILET AND WALK OUT OF TOILET ROOM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO HOT WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS HAD NO HOT WATER: CUSTOMER SINK NEAR LOBSTER (90 F), SEAFOOD SECTION NEAR DISPLAY (88 F), SEAFOOD SECTION NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA (79 F), MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM (70 F) , & NOODLE STREET HAND SINK (80 F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK IN STREET FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT USING A PORTABLE HAND SINK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED EXTENSION REQUEST GRANTED UNTIL 3-7-2023

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES FROM RAW FISH AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY. RAW ANIMAL FOOD INCLUDING FISH SHALL NOT BE OFFERED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF MEMBER TO SUPERVISE DISPLAY AREA OR PROVIDE ANOTHER APPROPRIATE SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES USING SANITIZER WATER WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE UTILIZING TEST STRIPS TO ENSURE A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IS BEING USED. MANAGER REPLACED SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS COLD TCS FOODS IN SEAFOOD SECTION HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS PORK TOCINO, 15 POUNDS BBQ PORK, 8 POUNDS BEEF TAPA, 6 POUNDS LONGANIZA, 8 POUNDS LONGANIZA SWEET, AND 1/2 POUND HAMONADO ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 DRAIN FLIES NEAR DRAIN IN REAR OF CRISPY TOWN NEAR COOLERS/ DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH ON DISPLAY FOR CONSUMER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOIL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD AREA AND CRISPY TOWN AREA; OBSERVED LEAK FROM WATER HEATER IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE/ DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING FROM WALL OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD SECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE BASE COVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN CRISPY TOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON FLOOR IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565789

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO · 5033 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK IN STREET FOOD DISPENSING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT USING A PORTABLE HAND SINK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR ROOM AND IN FRONT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BY DISHMACHINE AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565391

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 OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA (CRISPY TOWN) WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE COMPACTOR ROOM AND INFRONT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS INCLUDING STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVINGS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NEXT TO STEAMER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE (2) GREASE RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BY DISHMACHINE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH URINE INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR SEAFOOD/FISH PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR SEAFOOD/FISH PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553501

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553504

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553497

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: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. MUST REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN AT MAIN HOT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER ARES NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. FOUND GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500446

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN GRILL CITY SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS PROPERLY STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON STEAM TABLES IN THE GRILL CITY AND CRISPY TOWN AREAS: SAUSAGE AT 91.5F, PORK AT 105.6F, EGGS AT 81.8F, CHICKEN AT 109.1F, AND SHRIMP AT 104.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 100LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GRILL CITY: TRAY OF FISH HELD AT 48.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN GRILL CITY AND CRISPY TOWN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON SIDES OF HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND CRISPY TOWN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OF GRILL CITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, INSIDE 2 DRAWER COOLER IN CRISPY TOWN, AND ON SHRINK WRAPPING MACHINE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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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  • Jollibee5033 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • Red Ribbon Bakeshop5033 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60630Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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