CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at SEASHELL RESTAURANT in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.
Located at 1600 W 59TH ST in the Englewood area, the establishment serves the local community. The Englewood neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation involved food storage practices. Inspectors documented: 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.. Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.
The second violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 47. Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Some Gaskets at Three Door Coolers Worn; Instructed to Replace Gaskets Where Needed.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The third violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: 56. Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used - Comments: Found the Vents in the Hooded System Above the Grill Cooking Equipment in Need of Cleaning; Instructed to Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The fourth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: 57. All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Instructed That All Food Handlers Must Obtain the Required Food Handler Training. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND TWELVE OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. FRONT DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN FOR ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED DURING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM STANDING WATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AS IT CAN BE A BREEDING AREA FOR PEST.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.; COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKING SHALL BE STORED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). FIRST OFFENSE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST AND CLEAN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE COOLER.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW..
Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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