What is Seafood Junction # 4 Inc.'s health inspection score?

Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. last inspected?

Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. have?

Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Seafood Junction # 4 Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Seafood Junction # 4 Inc.

Name: Seafood Junction # 4 Inc.
Address: 1317 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 92

1317 E 87TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1317 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS (STEAKS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THE RISK CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS WITH AN ASTERICK (*) ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF FISH SITTING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS STORING THE TCS FOOD ITEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE 3-4 PIECES OF NAPKINS STORED ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PAPER TOWELS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS STACKED UNDER ONE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INVERT SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION CLEAN UTENSILS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY USING THE RUBBER GLOVES AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THE OUTLET BOXES AND THE BIN WHERE THE SEASONING SHAKERS ARE STORED WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE IN THE FRONT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NON COMMERCIAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING UP ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEVICE AND TO ENSURE THAT SUCH DEVICES ARE ONLY INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PERFESSIONAL.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARRING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MANAGERS ACQUIRE FOOD HANDLER LICENSE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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