Seashell
1600 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636
Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Feb 2, 2026
Seashell was last inspected on February 2, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers on shelf in rear prep area not labeled; instructed to label containers with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some gaskets at three door coolers worn; instructed to replace gaskets where needed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the hooded system above the grill cooking equipment in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers on shelf in rear prep area not labeled; instructed to label containers with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 50 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor by the two cooler in the rear prep area, on a storage container on the shelf in the rear prep area, on the floor under storage shelves and prep table in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinsepction next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some gaskets at three door coolers worn; instructed to replace gaskets where needed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interiors of refrigeration units, interior of walk-in cooler, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, area under grill, bottom area of fryers; instructed to clean all and maintain. Also clean pipes connected to fryers to remove grease.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: A foul odor was noted from standing water inside and outside of the walk-in unit. Instructed to clean floor inside of cooler and outside of cooler and maintain. Clean floors under and around all other kitchen equipment and storage shelves as well as sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small hole in the wall under the three comp sink in the corner area; instructed to seal hole.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No inspection summary posted as required. The previous inspection summary (march 24, 2023) was not posted as required in plain view of customers. Instructed that summary must be posted until the next routine inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Found a pack of cigarettes on the top shelf of the prep table in the front prep area. The person in charge removed them. Instructed that no evidence of cigarettes, ashtrays etc can be on site. A citation 7-32-020(c) was issued.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers in all coolers and freezer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the prep cooler doors in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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