AUG 27
2021
PASS · 0 violations
Seashell Restaurant
Chicago Health Dept
1600 W 59TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2021.
Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
56
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2021
Inspection history
AUG 24
2021
FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USES AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 5
2018
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON ALL BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTSS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ATTACHED MOTOR AND CONDENSORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY STAINS AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK AGAINST WALL AND ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL.
DEC 22
2017
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND OIL CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SODA BOTTLE BOXES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH MORE THAN 1/2 INCH GAP AT LEFT CORNER BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE KNIFE AND STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 29
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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MAR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547588 ON 11/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE GYRO SPITS.
FEB 25
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 46.5F AND GYRO SAUCE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 38# OF FOOD WORTH $82. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPROT #1547588 ON 11/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. 35 - WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE OF A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING ABOVE THE GYRO SPITS.
NOV 16
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. FISH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE OF A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE NON-POROUS SURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR COOLERS AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS
NOV 9
2015
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN SINKS, HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK, AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS CLEAN, FREE OF DEBRIS, PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVING AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO REMOVE CONNECTED HOSE FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING TRASH CONTAINER WITH SOILED PAPER SCATTERED ON FLOOR, HANDSINK NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND IN A SANITARY MANNER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW FISH STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT GYRO SAUCE, AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SHREDDED LETTUCE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROPERLY PLACE PEST CONTROL DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. FISH PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES AND RUBBER GASKETS, MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF COOLERS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FYERS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, HOOD FILTERS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR, UTILITY SINK.. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR COOLERS AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 17
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE BOTH HOODS,FILTERS,ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS UNEDR THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHELDS IN THE REAR AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE REACHIN COOLERS ARE MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 17
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 18
2011
PASS · 0 violations
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