SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEASHELL RESTAURANTS.

BEAT. 45/100

601 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 3
2025
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP CARTS AND INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, TOILET, HAND SINK, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

OCT 25
2024
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

THE TONGS ARE STORED HANGING OFF OF THE OVEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP STORED INSIDE OF DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 7
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIO #60

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIO #60

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIO #60

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

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AUG 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SEP 24
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR EXPOSED SINKS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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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