What is Seashell Restaurant's health inspection score?

Seashell Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seashell Restaurant last inspected?

Seashell Restaurant was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seashell Restaurant have?

Seashell Restaurant has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seashell Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Seashell Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Seashell Restaurant serve?

Seashell Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Seashell Restaurant

Name: Seashell Restaurant
Address: 1600 W 59TH ST, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 89

1600 W 59TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #522 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+20 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.

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1600 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60636

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLERS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLERS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CORNER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
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.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 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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