LAWRENE FISH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED FISH IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 111.1F-113.4F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE SINKS (HANDWASHING SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS,WASHROOMS,UTILITY MOP SINK)WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 63.F-71.7F THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OBSERVED WATER HEATER WAS TURNED-OFF;MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE SINKS (HANDWASHING SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS,WASHROOMS,UTILITY MOP SINK)WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 63.F-71.7F THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OBSERVED WATER HEATER WAS TURNED-OFF;MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.