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SEASHELL RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEASHELL RESTAURANT 6940 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
March 16, 2017 Complaint License #2137180
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED, UNABLE TO GET HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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