SEASHELL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, GYROS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, COLD WATER , SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.. FLOUR, SEASONING, ETC. MUST MAINTAIN

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF THE PEST CONTROL MEASURES PREFORMED BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE REPORT ALONG WITH PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON ALL OF 6 FRYERS LOCATED INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA, HOT HOLD UNIT STORING ITALIAN BEEF, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVERING FOR TOILET ROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR AS WELL AS LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR AS WELL AS LARGE CARDBOARD BOXES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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.