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SEASHELL RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEASHELL RESTAURANT 6940 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Restaurant
June 21, 2017 Short Form Complaint License #2137180
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN, SHELVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST IN ALL AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED FISH IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGIE.ZIPLOCK/BAGIE TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED REAR BREADING STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, #10 CAN OPENERS, AND FOOD PREP TABLE/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD STORING SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE FLOOR. FOUND INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA STORAGE TRAYS FELL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections