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SEASHELL #7

601 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SEASHELL #7 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642198

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19// NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET AND HANDLES WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC GLOVE ON FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114//OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18//NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639439

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19//NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639169

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON INDOOR TRASH, ON THE FLOOR AND EAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN TRASH STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE TRAP OVER PREP AREAS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS NOT FUNCTIONAL WITH RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER: DISHROOM HADNSINK, KITCHEN HANDSINK ON WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PIC RESTORED RUNNING WATER AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615644

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615111

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE COOKING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER MULTI TASKING (TOUCHING HIS PERSONAL PHONE, PUTTING AWAY FOOD, THAWING FOOD, PREPARING FOOD) WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS AND JUST PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE, BODY, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. FISH AND CHICKEN SITTING IN CONTAINERS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY GYROS EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2605360 DATED 10/25/24 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -43. THE TONGS ARE STORED HANGING OFF OF THE OVEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME. -49. THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS. -49. THE INTERERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTEDTO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. -55. THE TILE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -55. MOP STORED INSIDE OF DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME. -55. CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. -56. VENTILATION PANELS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILDUP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PANELS. -57. FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME. -58. ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605360

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE TONGS ARE STORED HANGING OFF OF THE OVEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTEDTO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE TILE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP STORED INSIDE OF DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION PANELS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK BUILDUP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PANELS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472726

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472384

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES OR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN UNDERNEATH AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL. CLEAN PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SINK NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOR FOOD PREP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 21, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386350

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES OR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222796

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130111

Location recorded for this inspection · SEASHELL #7 · 601 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR EXPOSED SINKS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL AND EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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