LAWRENE FISH MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. NOTED BUCKET OF NOODLES IN THE SINK AND A TOASTER OVEN BLOCKING THE SAME HANDSINK. UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUCKET AND REMOVE THE TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REMOVE BUCKET AND TOASTER OVEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER. SHRIMP SHUMAI AT 74.5F, TAKOYAKI AT 75.8F, CRAB RANGOON AT 74.7F, VEGGIE SPRING ROLL AT 76.2F, BEEF GYOZA AT 75.2F AND VEGETABLE GYOZA AT 75.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 35.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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.