DIRK FISH & GOURMET SHOP INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST HAS EXPIRED. ON SITE A LETTER FROM MEAT INDUSTRY LABORATORIES FROM AUGUST 21,2008. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER ON PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN BASE OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA.REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER THE PREP TABLE OR FOR STORED ITEMS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD TO STORED FOOD PRODUCTS. REMOVE ALL DIRTY CARDBOARD. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING ,ALSO PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AND PIPE

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. KEEP ON SITE BUSINESS ITEMS.REMOVE BRICKS FROM FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT HALLWAY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,DETAIL CLEAN ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT, MUST ELEVATE ITEMS/STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR EXCESS GRIMES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AROUND THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK MUST REPLACE.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE CLEANED

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AROUND THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK MUST REPLACE.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE CLEANED

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.