Food Safety Report: Sea Shell Restaurant, 1753 E 95th St, Chicago, The, U.S.A..

1753 East 95th Street, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Dec 17, 2021
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 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

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-012

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 70 mice droppings scattered in several areas, on base of hot holding unit, on table under shake machine, on floor under cash register, inside fryer cabinets, on rolling carts, on prep tables, on shelving units, on top of paper bags in front storage and pop storage area, on pallets and shelving units, inside slicer and on bulk containers in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-38-020(a)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed foil lining the shelves throughout the facility in the front food service area. Instructed to remove all, clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the inside of the deep fryer units with a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the inside of the walk in cooler and freezer with a build up of food debris, food spillage and dirt on the floors. As well as the cold hold units in the front of the faclity. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the sides of the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of grease and food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in the rear toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the walls and floors throughout the facility with a build up of dirt, grease and food debris under and around all equipment, under and around counters and shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing outlets and ceiling tiles throughout. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease on hood ventilation filters and unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov