Seashell on 111th Inc

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found 10 large flies in the front/rear food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to always wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers putting on gloves and not washing hands. Instructed to properly wash hands before/after glove use. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the 3-compartment sink and the rear hand-washing sink in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain both.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found the middle hand-washing sink in poor repair. Cold water will not completely turn off. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the employee's toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored above the dirty water in the mop bucket. Instructed to properly store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the front/rear prep areas. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found the previous core violations from report #2626360 dated 10/31/2025 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -47. Observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize. -49. Observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace. -55. Observed excessive food and grease debris under the fryers and cooking equipment. Observed excessive grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Observed…

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive food and grease debris under the fryers and cooking equipment. Observed excessive grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floor throughout the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 live large flies flying throughout the food prep and customer service areas. Observed about 75 live small flies on boxes by the customer service counter, under the customer service counter and on the walls in the food prep area. Observed about 50 rodent droppings on the lower shelves of the customer service counter, inside of the fryers, and in the toilet room. Observed about 2 live roaches on a bread prep cart. Instructed to eliminate all rodent and insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for an additional service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed an accumulation of dead insects along the ledge of the front window in the customer service/dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed gaskets in the prep coolers in poor repair and with accumulated food debris. Instructed to replace gaskets in poor repair and clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of all fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Observed accumulated food debris inside of the refrigeration units. Observed equipment in the rear food prep area with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Instructed to replace.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside gabage dumpster ground area not maintained with cardboard boxes and accumulated debris on the ground area around the dumpster. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and clean ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-502.11 observed inside garbage cans full of garbage from the day before. Instructed to remove garbage frequently in order to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive food and grease debris under the fryers and cooking equipment. Observed excessive grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floor throughout the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on desk, floor and shelving units in office area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain .

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe and slow drainage of hand washing sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, food spills and grease buildup on walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall surfaces and baseboards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing filter in venitlation hood. Instructed manager to replace.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers, prep tables and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in wall, missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Bserved dust buildup on ceiling vents and food debris on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers, prep tables and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in wall, missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and food debris on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed sauces in unmarked bottle containers in front prep area. Instructed manager to label all containers when not in the original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few flies in rear of facility while back door was open. Instructed manager to monitor entrance of pests while deliveries are made and trash is removed. Manager contacted pest control company.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated/encrusted dirty rubber gasket on doors of reach coolers in in the front prep area. Instructed to clean or replace gasket.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the reach in freezer. Must defrost and clean. Also must clean the inside of the prep coolers and clean the rear prep station/table to remove spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment,inside the walk cooler and under crates to remove spill, debris and/or grease.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease and dust.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Still observed improper pest control on site. Evidence of live flies on site. 5- large flies and 18 small flies. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-020(a)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed coolers, cooking equipment,( fryers,etc) not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Still observed food contact equipment and coolers not clean. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled damaged ceiling tiles in prep/ dish area. Instructed to replaced throughout.also replace missing ceiling tiles. Observed dirty lightshields with dead insects. Must clean

Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

Inspector’s note: Observed no license suspension sign on 9-23-2019 approx 2:05pm and also on 9-26-2019 at 8:10am looked to be removed, not visible on front entry door that was placed on front entry door by the health dept when business license was suspended on 9-16-2019. Instructed that license suspension sign must not be removed or altered until business is reopened. Priority foundation issued 7-42-050

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem temperature measuring device for taking food temperatures. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 50 live small flies,( gnats), and 5 large flies in customers area, prep/ dishwashing areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves behind counter,coolers, cooking equipment,( fryers,etc) not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing chlorine testing device for 3- compartment sink . Instructed to provide. Priority foundation issued 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all food contact food equipment such as fryers, prep tables, all sinks,( hand sinks,3 compartment sink) all storage units in rear and inside of walk in cooler and all prep coolers encrusted with grease, and debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed top lid of deep freezer in poor repair. Instructed to replace

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled damaged ceiling tiles in prep/ dish area. Instructed to replaced throughout.also replace missing ceiling tiles. Observed dirty lightshields with dead insects. Must clean

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls,doors not clean/maintain on premises. Instructed to clean floors and wall areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking valve under rear exposed sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and properly organize shelivng unit in washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Store all mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood and exterior of all ceiling vents(greases and dust buildup).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all fryer cabinets(grease buildup).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood and exterior of all ceiling vents.(grease and dust buildup).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace inoperable light bulb in ventilation hood.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Install self-closing device on washroom door. Remove all fish breading and food equipment from washroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fan on washroom and repair leak under rear exposed sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and properly organize shelving unit in washroom. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.