What is Shellseekers Seafood Market's health inspection score?

Shellseekers Seafood Market has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shellseekers Seafood Market last inspected?

Shellseekers Seafood Market was last inspected on May 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shellseekers Seafood Market have?

Shellseekers Seafood Market has 24 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shellseekers Seafood Market safe to eat at?

Shellseekers Seafood Market has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Shellseekers Seafood Market

Name: Shellseekers Seafood Market
Address: 810 W 59TH ST, Chicago, 60621
Rating: 69

810 W 59TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/29/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 29, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+24 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

810 W 59TH ST , Chicago, IL 60621

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

19 basic

Aug

May 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.9F, WHILE REINSPECTION THE LIGHT INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2579905 DATED ON 08/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED TWO BATTERY OPERATED TAP LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STILL NOT ADEQUATE LIGHT IN SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE KNOB TO TURN THE WATER OFF AND ON IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DETACHED FROM THE SINK. EMPLOYEE PUT KNOB ON TO OPERATE SINK, BUT THE KNOB DOES NOT STAY ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE DOOR AND NEAR THE FILTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BELOW THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTURCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE WATER WAS PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO A BIN FILLED WITH WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE SIDE OF THE DRY SPICE SHELVING UNIT, THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE, FLOUR, AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549405, DATE 02/04/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES AND STAINS OR REPLACE. #55 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DE-ATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #56 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−19 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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