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

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF CLAMS IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. OBSERVED NUMEROUS SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT A DATE RECORDED WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS USED/SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON FOOD MENU WHICH SERVES RAW SUSHI. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT "*THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW." THEN PROVIDE AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE ITEMS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW(SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION TO TEST PH LEVEL OF SUSHI RICE. MUST PROVIDE A SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT FROM A CERTIFIED LAB WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS OR PROVIDE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE DETERMINING THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION TO TEST PH LEVEL OF SUSHI RICE. MUST PROVIDE A SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT FROM A CERTIFIED LAB WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS OR PROVIDE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE DETERMINING THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 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.