SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND 0VER 5 MICE DROPPINS INSIDE FRYER ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM REPORT #679580 DATED ON 03/13/12, #OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC SODA CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, #33 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALONG LEGS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES/SHELVES, #34 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS, THICK FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CAN OPENER AND FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON ALL REAR PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS, THICK FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CAN OPENER AND FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON ALL REAR PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.