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SEASHELL FISH & CHICKEN

1600 W 59TH ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60636

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2010-10-06; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2010-10-06), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2010-10-06: Complaint

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-32 — FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FISH HOLDING COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN UTILITY CARTS IN REAR AND REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
  • Not Critical: CHI-34 — FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE UNIT IN REAR, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND FLOOR MATS IN THESE UNITS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN FRONT AREA NEXT TO BEVERAGE COOLER, CLEAN WALL IN UTILITY SINK AREA, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMP SINK. ONE OBSERVED AT SINK.

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