What is Seafood Junction's health inspection score?

Seafood Junction has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seafood Junction last inspected?

Seafood Junction was last inspected on January 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seafood Junction have?

Seafood Junction has 38 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seafood Junction safe to eat at?

Seafood Junction has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Seafood Junction

Name: Seafood Junction
Address: 1347 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 66

1347 E 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/15/2026

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 15, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

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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1347 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

19 basic

Jan 2026

3 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.17// OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15// OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 High2 Basic

5 total3 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14// OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11//OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SEAFOOD, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED BROCCOLI). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gloves, face masks, disposable mops and other items necessary for complying with the procedures shall be available for EMPLOYEE use at the retail food establishment. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.17// OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15// OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SEAFOOD, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED BROCCOLI). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SAUSAGE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY OR PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR RESURFACING OF FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WOOD AND UNEVEN FLOORING (RUST AND EROSION SCRAPS COVERED BY BLACK PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EVEN SURFACE, DEEP CLEAN AND SEAL WOOD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM SANITIZING BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS COMING UP AND SPILLING OVER TO FLOOR WHEN SANITZING BASIN WAS RELEASED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE FROM SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING/WATER SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE WALK IN COOLER BRIGHTER. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAS NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High10 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CHICAGO CFM OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM AND THE ORIGINAL, VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING/WATER SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE WALK IN COOLER BRIGHTER. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAS NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600303, DATED 08/16/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -10. NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE. -53. TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME. -53. TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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