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Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No

5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60630 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Fail

Most recent result

Sep 4, 2026

33

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

13

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 4, 2026

  1. #15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES RAW SEAFOOD FROM SEAFOOD BUFFETT. CONSUMERS WHERE SERVING THEMSELVES ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE UNCOOKED FISH, SHELLFISH, AND FISH HEADS. 1 CONSUMER OBSERVED PICKING UP FISH ITEM WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PUTTING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMERS DO NOT SERVE THEMSELVES RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE STAND NEAR AREA TO SERVICE CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES IN GRILL AREAS/ GRILL CITY WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GRILL CITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
  4. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  5. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH BROKEN SANITIZER DISPENSER. WHEN TURNED ON DISPENSER LEAKS AND PROVIDES A QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SANITIZER DISPENSER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
  6. #28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR CLEANER HOOKED UP TO DISH SANITIZER LINE IN GRILL CITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS UTILIZING FLOOR CLEANER AS SANITIZER FOR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL CHEMICALS ARE USED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTERER'S INSTRUCTION AND IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CREATE A HAZZARD FOR EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS. MANAGER DISCONNECTED FLOOR CLEANER AND WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED SINK AS WELL AS ALL DISHES THAT WERE WASHED USING FLOOR CLEANER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
  7. #29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  8. #32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
  9. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GRILL CITY AREA DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHERE FOOD SERVED DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS IS SOLD, BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
  10. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS IN SELF SERVICE RAW FISH BUFFETT TO BE KNOCKED OVER WITH HANDLES TOUCH RAW FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TONGS ARE STORED IN A WAY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
  12. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.
  13. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  14. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR WTIH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DOES NOT ATTRACT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
  15. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
  16. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN GRILL CITY REAR AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  17. #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2629729 DATED JANUARY 14 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SCRATCHED IN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL CITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 4, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2025Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2025Recent InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2022CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2016LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2016LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No — questions

Did Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No pass its last health inspection?
Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No at 5033 N Elston Ave was inspected on Sep 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 33 inspections on record it has failed 13 times.
What violations were cited at Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No?
The most recent inspection cited 17 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES RAW SEAFOOD FROM SEAFOOD BUFFETT. CONSUMERS WHERE SERVING THEMSELVES ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE UNCOOKED FISH, SHELLFISH, AND FISH HEADS. 1 CONSUMER OBSERVED PICKING UP
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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