CHICAGO, IL - Multiple violations were discovered at Sea Shell Restaurant during a health inspection on 07/25/2025.
Situated at 1753 E 95Th Street in Burnside, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
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Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: no employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Observed incomplete vomit/diarrhea clean up kit." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Food Code Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection identified violations related to hand washing, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper hand washing protocols. The Chicago Health Department Requirements clearly states that The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Health department officials noted violations related to temperature control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards clearly states that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Sea Shell Restaurant immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621291 |
| DBA Name | SEA SHELL RESTAURANT |
| AKA Name | STONY ISLAND DRIVE THRU |
| License # | 2108595 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 1753 E 95TH ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617 |
| Inspection Date | 07/25/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COMPONETS OF KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 440 LBS OF FISH AND CHICKEN 46.5 - 53.8 DEGREES IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR WAS OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP WALK IN COOLER DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED 440 POUNDS $1000.00 TOTAL VALUE DISCARDED | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES PRIORIT FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN |
| SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments | ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT WILL COVER ALL EXPOSED ARM PITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT AND OR REAR AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ELIMINATE ALL LONG FLOWING HAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN |
| Latitude | 41.722293289261756 |
| Longitude | -87.58043246846964 |
| Location | (41.722293289261756 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 25, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.