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

MARKET FISH COOKED & FRESH 7127 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60619 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
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.
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.
Violation #26
MINOR
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.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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
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.

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