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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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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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365647

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY DISH MACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA, AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365345

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (FAR RIGHT) WITH SMALL OPENING ON CORNER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT/FISH PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BROKEN (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (CRISPY TOWN)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT EMPLOYEE REAR LUNCH AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY DISH MACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR MEAT/FISH PREP AREA, AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/PROCESSING AREA AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282449

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE FISH OPERATION DISPLAYED ON SEAFOOD SECTION. SELF SERVICE IS NOT PERMITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN FISH PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279875

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE FISH OPERATION DISPLAYED ON SEAFOOD SECTION. SELF SERVICE IS NOT PERMITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN FISH PREP AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2279503 ISSUED ON 03-15-19 #16 FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1) ICE MACHINE (IN FISH PREP AREA) WITH VISIBLE DUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. (CORRECTED ON SITE - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
26
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279503

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING MONEY FROM CASH REGISTER, TAKING ORDERS, SLICING AND CUTTING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED, PERSON IN CHARGE WHEN DOING MULTIPLE TASK AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES PRIOR TO FOOD PREPARATION AND ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING GARBAGE AND START SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD TO CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN REAR FISH PREP AREA AND AT HANDSINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FISH PREP AREA, REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINKS INCLUDING WASHROOM HAND SINKS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING SERVED IN STREET FOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL. CEASE AND DESIST ISSUED AT STREET FOODS AREA LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR MANILA CLAMS AND CHERRY STYLE CLAM NOT AVAILABLE DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. (COS - MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID CLAMS WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS TOTAL VALUE $30.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL (3) ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE DUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS PRODUCTS: LOBSTER BALLS AT 99.2F, FISHBALLS AT 107.8F, PORK AT 75.5F, EGGROLLS AT 99.8F, KIKIAM AT 98.9F, SQUIDBALLS AT 99.9F, FRIED BANANA AT 100.2F, CHICKEN BARBECUE AT 120.9, PORK BARBECUE AT 127.8F, GRILLED CHICKEN AT 125.7F, TURON AT 70.3F, CAMOTE Q AT 99.8F, CHICHARON BULAKLAK AT 79.9F, KWEK KWEK AT 98.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $2200.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 300 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: RICE CAKES AT 69.4F, SUMAN CASSAVA AT 68.9F, SPICY SQUID AT 70.6F, CHEESE PUTO AT 69.6F, MAJA BLANCA AT 65.9F, PICHI PICHI PANDAN AT 64.8F, BIKO AT 63.9F, CASSAVA CAKE AT 68.2F, GOAT CHEESE SALTED EGG AT 63.8F, PUTO UBE AT 69.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL $2200.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 300 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 (REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION). (CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE CITATION)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

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

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED READY TO EAT FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE (LOCATED AT STREET FOODS AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD OR PHYSICAL BARRIER ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS FOR CUSTOMER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOILER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR FISH/MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BRAISING PAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOMEN AND MAN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING AND GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151015

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON 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 TORN GASKETS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMER#1 AT (GRILL CITY PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SERVICE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150555

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE SEAFOOD(CRISPY TOWN) PREP AREAS AND AT REAR MOP SINK AREAS.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE (CRISPY TOWN) PREP AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT/PROOFED,THE REAR LOADING DOCK DOUBLE EXIT DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENINGS, THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LEFT CORNER BOTTOM OF DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE REAR WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP LID THROUGHOUT GREASE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND THE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST-FEED AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMER#1 AT (GRILL CITY PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELFS INSIDE THE REAR FOOD SERVICE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL-CITY PRODUCTION AREAS),(GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN) STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF DISH-MACHINE,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS(GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN),DISPLAY COOLERS (DRY FISH SECTION),EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE,LOCKERS AT REAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL-CITY PRODUCTION AREAS,CRISPY TOWN) INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO,FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE PALLET AREAS AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT (GRILL CITY)FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE (GRILL CITY,CRISPY TOWN)PREP AREAS AND DETAIL AND SANITIZE WALLS IN SAME AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE,3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR LOW HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINKS AT CUSTOMERS MENS TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MEAT DEPT MARKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND STORE ON TOP OF ICE MAKERS, NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKERS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995216

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON 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: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND/BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACKS OR WALL MAGNETIC KNIFE STORAGE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER (BARBECUE STORAGE).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL PREP AREA, (2) DISH MACHINE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREA.---------FLOOR INSIDE MAIN (FOOD) WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.--------FLOOR INSIDE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AD MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND WALLS AROUND FISH/SEAFOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE SHAVER DRAINING INTO PLASTIC PAN (CRISPY TOWN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN/EXTEND ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.-------MUST REPAIR LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FISH/SEAFOOD PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND SOME DEBRIS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975623

Location recorded for this inspection · SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET · 5033 N ELSTON 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 deep, dark grooves in the cutting board used to prep the coconuts. Instructed facility to replace or repair and maintain. Observed tin foil being used to cover soup warmers. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain proper lids.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment at Grill city, Noodle Street, Crispy Town, and in the meat and seafood department and around the mop sink in the rear prep area by Crispy Town. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the seafood prep area to have standing water. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation on the wall around the mop sink in the Crispy Town rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no sink stoppers at the three compartment sink in the rear prep area behind Noodle Street. Observed the drain pipe at the seafood prep area dishwashing 3 compartment sink to partially drain onto floor. Instructed facility to repair so pipe drains into drain only and to maintain.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed the bulk food container scoops resting inside of the food. Instructed facility to store scoops in a manner where the handle is outside of the food to help prevent contamination.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953628

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950990

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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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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