RestaurantLicence 2551793

Seashell on 111th INC

100 W 111th St, Chicago 60628

Latest verdictPassSep 16, 2026 · 27 days ago

Inspections15since Jun 19, 2018

Fail rate46.7%7 of 15 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingMedium riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass20%
Conditional33%
Fail47%

15 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

PassSep 16, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Found the 3-compartment sink and the rear hand-washing sink in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain both.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15: **c** system maintained in good repair (in good repair) found the middle hand-washing sink in poor repair. Cold water will not completely turn off. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  6-501.18: **c** cleaning of plumbing fixtures found the interior of the employee's toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain toilet room.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11: **c** maintained in good repair, facilities (facilities not in good repair) found water-stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.16: **c** drying mops found the mop stored above the dirty water in the mop bucket. Instructed to properly store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
FailSep 8, 2026ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Poor hygienic practices: found male food handlers not washing their hands when: touching phones, before putting on gloves, taking payments, etc. Instructed to wash hands whenever multi-tasking and before/after glove use. Priority 7-38-010 citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found the front hand-washing sink and the washbowl in the employee's toilet room without any handwashing cleanser. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found 10 large flies in the front/rear food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to always wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.
5. 46
  Gloves used properly
  Food handlers putting on gloves and not washing hands. Instructed to properly wash hands before/after glove use. Maintain same.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found the 3-compartment sink and the rear hand-washing sink in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain both.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found the middle hand-washing sink in poor repair. Cold water will not completely turn off. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
8. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Found the interior of the employee's toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain toilet room.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the mop stored above the dirty water in the mop bucket. Instructed to properly store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
11. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Found the previous core violations from report #2626360 dated 10/31/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -47. Observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize. -49. Observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace. -55. Observed excessive food and grease debris under the fryers and cooking equipment. Observed excessive grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floor throughout the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. -57. Observed food handlers on site without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
ConditionalOct 31, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11 observed no city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (fish) are being prepared handled and served. Instructed a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  4-602.11 observed cutting boards and utensils with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed excessive food and grease debris under the fryers and cooking equipment. Observed excessive grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floor throughout the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed food handlers on site without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.
FailOct 24, 2025ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  2-101.11 observed no city of Chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (fish) are being prepared handled and served. Instructed a city of Chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
5. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  4-602.11 observed cutting boards and utensils with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live large flies flying throughout the food prep and customer service areas. Observed about 75 live small flies on boxes by the customer service counter, under the customer service counter and on the walls in the food prep area. Observed about 50 rodent droppings on the lower shelves of the customer service counter, inside of the fryers, and in the toilet room. Observed about 2 live roaches on a bread prep cart. Instructed to eliminate all rodent and insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for an additional service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed an accumulation of dead insects along the ledge of the front window in the customer service/dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
8. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.
11. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-501.15 observed outside gabage dumpster ground area not maintained with cardboard boxes and accumulated debris on the ground area around the dumpster. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and clean ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
12. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  5-502.11 observed inside garbage cans full of garbage from the day before. Instructed to remove garbage frequently in order to prevent pest harborage.
13. +3 more
PassDec 19, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
FailDec 4, 2024CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge on site with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beans 170.1f, rice, beef, chicken, etc) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on desk, floor and shelving units in office area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain .
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris, spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking drainpipe and slow drainage of hand washing sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, food spills and grease buildup on walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged wall surfaces and baseboards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
12. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
13. +2 more
ConditionalJan 27, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge on site with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 193.5f) prepared and served. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers, prep tables and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
8. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
9. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings in wall, missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Bserved dust buildup on ceiling vents and food debris on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
12. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
13. +1 more
FailJan 13, 2022ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at all three hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap at all hand washing sinks for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at all three hand washng sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) refer to previous violation for citation.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in middle prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hot or cold running water and missing drainpipe at hand washing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair and provide at least 100f water at rear hand washing sink for proper hand washing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
7. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers, prep tables and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
9. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
10. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
11. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings in wall, missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
13. +3 more
ConditionalAug 6, 2021ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid/original certifications for the certified food manager. Instructed manager to provide the original certifications. Copies are not accepted. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in prep area, in toilet room and at handsink in rear near 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
4. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of sliced tomatoes at 50.9f, .5 lb of tatziki sauce. Manager discarded and denatured a total 3.5lbs at $10. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed sauces in unmarked bottle containers in front prep area. Instructed manager to label all containers when not in the original package.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a few flies in rear of facility while back door was open. Instructed manager to monitor entrance of pests while deliveries are made and trash is removed. Manager contacted pest control company.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed accumulated/encrusted dirty rubber gasket on doors of reach coolers in in the front prep area. Instructed to clean or replace gasket.
9. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
PassMay 22, 2020CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed the deli meat slicer dirty. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Noted ice build up inside the reach in freezer. Must defrost and clean. Also must clean the inside of the prep coolers and clean the rear prep station/table to remove spills.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment,inside the walk cooler and under crates to remove spill, debris and/or grease.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease and dust.
ConditionalSep 27, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  The person in charge shall inform food employees and conditional employees their responsibility to report certain symptoms or diagnosed diseases to the person in charge and regulatory authority. Priority foundation violation
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedure in place however must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate santizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation
FailSep 26, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  The person in charge shall inform food employees and conditional employees their responsibility to report certain symptoms or diagnosed diseases to the person in charge and regulatory authority. Priority foundation violation
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedure in place however must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate santizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks. Instructed to post
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Still observed improper pest control on site. Evidence of live flies on site. 5- large flies and 18 small flies. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-020(a)
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed coolers, cooking equipment,( fryers,etc) not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Still observed food contact equipment and coolers not clean. Instructed to clean.
7. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Still observed waste water backing out of the floor drain onto floors when water is drained from the 3- compartment sink. Instructed to repair. Priority violation issued
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled damaged ceiling tiles in prep/ dish area. Instructed to replaced throughout.also replace missing ceiling tiles. Observed dirty lightshields with dead insects. Must clean
9. 63
  Removal of suspension sign
  Observed no license suspension sign on 9-23-2019 approx 2:05pm and also on 9-26-2019 at 8:10am looked to be removed, not visible on front entry door that was placed on front entry door by the health dept when business license was suspended on 9-16-2019. Instructed that license suspension sign must not be removed or altered until business is reopened. Priority foundation issued 7-42-050
FailSep 19, 2019ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Upon inspection,observed no valid city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted or employee on site with a valid city of Chicago food sanitation certificate when (tcs) foods are prepared and served,( cooking chicken,shrimp,etc). Priority foundation issued 7-38-012
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  The person in charge shall inform food employees and conditional employees their responsibility to report certain symptoms or diagnosed diseases to the person in charge and regulatory authority. Priority foundation violation
4. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed procedure in place however must provide all necessary items in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate santizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation.
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed rear handwashing sink in dishwashing/ prep area area removed from wall. Instructed to replace handwashing sink. Priority foundation issued 7-38-030(c)violation combined
6. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks. Instructed to post.
7. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand soap at (2) hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-030(c)violation combined
8. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying device ,(paper towels) at no handwashing sink,( prep area, washroom). Instructed that all handwashing sinks must have hand drying device. Employee went to the store and provided paper towels-cos. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-030(c). Violation combined
9. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approx 10-lbs of cooked chicken held inside of fryer baskets at improper hot temperatures of 118.f,88.f. Instructed to maintain hot foods in hot holding unit at 135.f or higher. Employee removed chicken and discarded at cost appox $25.00,cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005
10. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold temperatures of (tcs) foods. Approx 3 40-lb boxes of chicken. 2- of the boxes that was in prep area upon inspection,then employee put the chicken inside the walk in cooler at improper cold temperatures ranging from 49.f 53.0f. Instructed that cold foods must be maintained at 41.f or below. Priority violation issued 7-38-005 violation consolated
11. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  No metal stem temperature measuring device for taking food temperatures. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005
12. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 50 live small flies,( gnats), and 5 large flies in customers area, prep/ dishwashing areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020
13. +8 more
ConditionalJul 12, 2018License Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  The person in charge shall inform food employees and conditional employees their responsibility to report certain symptoms or diagnosed diseases to the person in charge and regulatory authority. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean up policy in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Repair leaking valve under rear exposed sink.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Store all mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Remove all unused equipment and properly organize shelivng unit in washroom.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Clean interior of ventilation hood and exterior of all ceiling vents(greases and dust buildup).
FailJun 19, 2018LicenseRisk 2 (Medium)
1. 11
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  Observed no exposed hand sink in front lemonade prep area. Instructed manager to install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front lemonade prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior of all fryer cabinets(grease buildup).
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean interior of ventilation hood and exterior of all ceiling vents.(grease and dust buildup).
4. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Replace inoperable light bulb in ventilation hood.
5. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Install self-closing device on washroom door. Remove all fish breading and food equipment from washroom.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair ventilation fan on washroom and repair leak under rear exposed sink.
7. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Remove all unused equipment and properly organize shelving unit in washroom. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5519×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
1011×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
4910×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
388×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
537×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
567×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
26×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2551793 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.