Seashell
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
37
Score
The SEASHELL located at 3944 W Roosevelt Rd in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 37. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and eleven minor violations. Historically, SEASHELL has mostly received medium-risk ratings across its 24 recorded inspections.
24
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
37
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
May 14, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
May 6, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Feb 26, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 23, 2024
Recent Inspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
41
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
39
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Mar 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Aug 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
May 13, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Jun 13, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 141.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625051 ON 10-8-25:57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE THE TRAININGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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