SEASHELL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IN POOR REPIAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE GROUND IN BETWEEN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.