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SEAFOOD CITY SUPERMARKET/GRILL CITY/CRISPY TOWN/NO

5033 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60630

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
September 4, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
17
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (17)

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

    OBSERVED CONSUMERS SERVING THEMSELVES RAW SEAFOOD FROM SEAFOOD BUFFETT. CONSUMERS WHERE SERVING THEMSELVES ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE UNCOOKED FISH, SHELLFISH, AND FISH HEADS. 1 CONSUMER OBSERVED PICKING UP FISH ITEM WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PUTTING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMERS DO NOT SERVE THEMSELVES RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE STAND NEAR AREA TO SERVICE CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED ICE MACHINES IN GRILL AREAS/ GRILL CITY WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH BROKEN SANITIZER DISPENSER. WHEN TURNED ON DISPENSER LEAKS AND PROVIDES A QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SANITIZER DISPENSER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CHLORINE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN GRILL CITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

    OBSERVED FLOOR CLEANER HOOKED UP TO DISH SANITIZER LINE IN GRILL CITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS UTILIZING FLOOR CLEANER AS SANITIZER FOR DISHES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL CHEMICALS ARE USED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTERER'S INSTRUCTION AND IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CREATE A HAZZARD FOR EMPLOYEES OR OTHERS. MANAGER DISCONNECTED FLOOR CLEANER AND WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED SINK AS WELL AS ALL DISHES THAT WERE WASHED USING FLOOR CLEANER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

    OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

    OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN GRILL CITY AREA DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHERE FOOD SERVED DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS IS SOLD, BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA, BEHIND PREP COOLER, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

    OBSERVED TONGS IN SELF SERVICE RAW FISH BUFFETT TO BE KNOCKED OVER WITH HANDLES TOUCH RAW FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TONGS ARE STORED IN A WAY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED RACKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS WALK IN COOLERS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE CLEANED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN GRILL CITY FRYER AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

    OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR WTIH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DOES NOT ATTRACT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN GRILL CITY REAR AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

    OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2629729 DATED JANUARY 14 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SCRATCHED IN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL CITY AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.