FISHERMAN'S ISLAND Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA THERMOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SITTING ON SERVICE STATIONS NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE HELD IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLET BEING USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEEN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING OR REMOVE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WORKER IN ATTEMPT TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS A MEANS OF THAWING SHRIMP WITHOUT PUTTING THEM INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER FIRST. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER METHOD FOR THAWING SHRIMP AND ANY OTHER PRODUCTS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET SEAL BADLY DAMAGED AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR BENT ( NOT CLOSING PROPERLY ) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED UNITLITY SINK IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED MATERIALS AND SHELVING UNITS SITTING OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL BLOCKING THE WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.

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: OBSERVED MATERIALS AND SHELVING UNITS SITTING OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL BLOCKING THE WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.

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.