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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
May 27, 2015 Complaint License #17103
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WINDOW SILL,ON LOWER LEDGE AND SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LEDGE IN METER ROOM.ALSO BOTH REAR DELIVERY DOORS ARE RUSTED OUT AND LARGE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND FRONT DOORS IS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO 5 OR MORE LIVE FLIES IN SAW AREA AND STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/27/15.(SERIOUS 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.
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED .OBSERVED 2- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINLINE DISCONNECTED AND WATER POURING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN.MUST RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN.(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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,SMALL WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF STORAGE CABINET AT SERVICE COUNTER& WALK IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LARGE WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS,RUSTY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PARTS OF FISH DISPLAY UNIT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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 CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,4- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS,SAW MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 CLEAN FISH SCALES FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND.ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 2- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SALES FLOOR & WALK IN COOLER.
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: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR SAW MACHINE AND DAMAGED WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILETROOM AND UPPER WALLS IN METER CLOSET.
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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DISPLAY UNIT.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DISPLAY UNIT.
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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