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Seashell On 111Th Inc

September 8, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: FOUND THE FRONT HAND-WASHING SINK AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    code 10Priority
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
    Inspector note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS WHEN: TOUCHING PHONES, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TAKING PAYMENTS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER MULTI-TASKING AND BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 8Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: FOUND 10 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 40
  • Gloves Used Properly
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 46
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REAR HAND-WASHING SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND THE MIDDLE HAND-WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. COLD WATER WILL NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND THE MOP STORED ABOVE THE DIRTY WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME. • FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626360 DATED 10/31/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -47. OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -49. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. -55. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. -57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 31, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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