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Seashell Restaurant

6940 S Ashland Ave

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Complaint

May 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels Provided to prep area hand and employees restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

No food temperature measuring devices on site, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, unable to shut off water. instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HELP ELIMINATE THE ODOR INSIDE OF THE UNIT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 8, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 5, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source

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