SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FOUND TWO BAGS OF DRY PASTA GNAWED AND DROPPING MIXED WITH PASTA,TWO BAGS WERE STORED ON TOP THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON CLEAN DISHES,BY OPENED FOOD, ON TRAYS BY THE TRAY LINE, ON TOP THE DISPLAY COOLERS,ON TOP CANS(OPENED AND CLOSED CANS),INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT, AT LEDGE OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER PREP TABLES,ETC. NUMEROUS DROPPINGS TO COUNT. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON OPENED METAL WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER,AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN, AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE NEWS PAPERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 STILL TODAY OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES,INCLUDED GNAWED FOOD WITH DROPPINGS WITH FOOD. RE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: A LOT OF COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED IN GROCERIES BAGS OR CARD BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE. BROKEN PLASTIC SCOOP INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED A LOT OF NEWS PAPERS AND CARD BOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WHICH IS USED FOR SHELF LINER AND ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLASTIC LINER UNDER THE TABLE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID CUTTING BOARDS, AND STORED THEM ON SHELVES.FOOD STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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: ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD SHELVES AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES AND WIRES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN AND BROKEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDED STORAGE AREA.

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: ,METAL SHEET USED FOR WALLS ARE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAIR BROKEN WALLS. MISSING, BROKEN CEILING TILES PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,METAL SHEET USED FOR WALLS ARE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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: ,METAL SHEET USED FOR WALLS ARE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAIR BROKEN WALLS. MISSING, BROKEN CEILING TILES PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,METAL SHEET USED FOR WALLS ARE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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.