FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
MARKET FISH COOKED & FRESH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
February 17, 2012
Complaint
License #17103
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
9
Violation #24
MAJOR
Violation Details
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND PIPE UNDERNEATH BROKEN WITH WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR, ALSO FOUND FAUCET LEAKING IN PLACES-MUST REPAIR-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-301.11, 4-501.14
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SAW IS LOCATED NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH BROKEN WITH WATER GUSHING ONTO FLOOR-MUST REPAIR-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
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 AND REMOVE RUST.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA AND IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE UNIT.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS, & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING ALL STORAGE AREAS). REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR TO DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. PAINT RUSTY WALL BASE BOARDS. SEAL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALL IN WASHROOM. COEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINES FROM BOTH ICE MACHINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINES FROM BOTH ICE MACHINES TO A FLOOR DRAIN
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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