MARKET FISH COOKED & FRESH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND OVER HEAD DOOR TO OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM BROKEN. BROKEN DOOR IS CAUSING AN APPROXIMATELY 2 FOOT GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND BETWEEN TWO DOORS IN REAR FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO REAR FISH PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE FLIES IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND WASTE PIPES DISCONNECTED FROM SINK BASIN. OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAINING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE PIPES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING AND LOCKERS IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SLIDING DOORS AT BOTH ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN/CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,FISH SAW,WINDOW SILLS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER UNDER BOTH ICE MACHINES AND ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ACROSS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FISH SCALES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND ALONG SIDES OF ALL OTHER COOLERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN CONCRETE IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE ACROSS FROM HAND SINK.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT DINGY WALLS IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT DINGY WALLS IN REAR FISH PREP AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.