Pass

Seafood Originals

1317 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026

Seafood Originals was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted rear door with 1/4th inch gap. Instructed to provide door sweep to ensure tight fitting seal.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted encrusted grease in compartment under fryer. Instructed to deep clean, sanitize and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at kitchen handsink and cold-water handle at kitchen hand sink difficult to turn on and off. Instructed to restore proper drainage and loosen handle to ensure easy access to cold water adjustments

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler on site is not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint while in the food prep area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lower surface of the reach in coolers with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The top of the hand washing sink in the food prep area needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the filters on the ventilation hood in the prep area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.