What is Seashell ON 111th Inc's health inspection score?

Seashell ON 111th Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seashell ON 111th Inc last inspected?

Seashell ON 111th Inc was last inspected on October 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seashell ON 111th Inc have?

Seashell ON 111th Inc has 37 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seashell ON 111th Inc safe to eat at?

Seashell ON 111th Inc has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Seashell ON 111th Inc serve?

Seashell ON 111th Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Seashell ON 111th Inc

Name: Seashell ON 111th Inc
Address: 100 W 111TH ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 29

100 W 111TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/31/2025

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0Poor

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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4 inspections

Last: Oct 31, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 27/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (29/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High2 Med8 Basic

15 total4 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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).
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−76 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med11 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEANS 170.1F, RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN .
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SLOW DRAINAGE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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