CHICAGO, IL - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Seashell Restaurant during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
The establishment operates from 1600 W 59Th Street in Englewood, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
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The inspection report documents: "Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. 37. Food properly labeled; original container - comments: observed food storage containers on shelf in rear prep area not labeled; instructed to label con..." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper 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 According to FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Temperature control violations pose immediate risks to public health and food safety According to FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines, Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Seashell Restaurant swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621886 |
| DBA Name | SEASHELL RESTAURANT |
| AKA Name | SEASHELL |
| License # | 2896255 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 1600 W 59TH ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636 |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR BY THE TWO COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLERS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. | 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY (MARCH 24 |
| 2023) WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED. | 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments | FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTES ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED THEM. INSTRUCTED THAT NO EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTES |
| Latitude | 41.78685601118665 |
| Longitude | -87.66442912089481 |
| Location | (41.78685601118665 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 7, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, 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.