DIRK FISH & GOURMET SHOP INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTALL PROPER RISERS. REPAIR CRACKED SEAT COVERS ON CHAIRS IN SEATING AREA. ALSO, ADJUST BOTTOM DOOR THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM STOVE, MOUNTED STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE STOVE, MOUNTED CAN OPENER. CLEAN DEBRIS FORM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF WARING OVEN BEHIND FROM COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR (CORNERS)IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE LOBSTER TANK, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT FROM THE WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN REAR TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGE LOWER WALL CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.