AUG 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SHELLSEEKERS SEAFOOD MARKET.
BEAT. 22/100
810 W 59TH ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 28, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.9F, WHILE REINSPECTION THE LIGHT INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2579905 DATED ON 08/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED TWO BATTERY OPERATED TAP LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STILL NOT ADEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 102023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE DOOR AND NEAR THE FILTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549405, DATE 02/04/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
FEB 42022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.12 OBSERVED FISH (IN ROP PACKAGING FROM MANUFACTURER) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FISH FROM ROP PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SPICE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JAN 252022FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2022
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE.
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY REHEATING UN-SHELLED BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER PLACE ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REHEAT ALL TCS FOODS BY RAPIDLY HEATING TO 165F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND THEN HOT HOLDING THE TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 90F INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND ABOUT 1/2 DOZEN BOILED EGGS IN A CONTAINER STORED ON A HOT HOLDING PLATE AT 89F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 30 CONTAINERS OF TARTAR SAUCE AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 78F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.12 OBSERVED FISH (IN ROP PACKAGING FROM MANUFACTURER) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FISH FROM ROP PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SPICE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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NOV 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING A MASK/FACE COVERING AS REQUIRED IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIME AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060.
JUN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS(OYSTERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING LONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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