Did Seashell Restaurants pass its last health inspection?

Seashell Restaurants at 601 E 79th St was inspected on Jul 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Seashell Restaurants?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19//NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Seashell Restaurants

601 E 79th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 7, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 7, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19//NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS, AND ON THE SIDES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BETWEEN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN OFFICE AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCRAP MATERIALS, DEBRIS AND TRASH IN OUTDOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters NOTED HOOD FILTERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 7, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2018	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Seashell Restaurants — questions

Did Seashell Restaurants pass its last health inspection?: Seashell Restaurants at 601 E 79th St was inspected on Jul 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Seashell Restaurants?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19//NOTED SPILLS FROM RAW THE MEAT STORED ON SHELF ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RUSTED FLOORS AND SHELVES IN COOLER.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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