5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
North SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Live roaches found near food preparation areas; customers handled raw seafood with bare hands at self-serve buffet.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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.
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.
Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.