SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELL FISH TAGS NOT MAINTAINED WITH PRODUCTS.FOUND PACIFIC OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS(120 EACH) ,VALUE 190. MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS,AFTER PRODUCTS IS FINISHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B-2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 65.4F,EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.5F,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POUNDS 5 VALUE 5 . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,REAR AND FRONT STORAGE: ON SHELVES,ON DISPLAY COOLER,ON FLOORS AND INSIDE BOXES,ON TOP CONTAINERS, ETC.,OVER 100 DROPPINGS.REAR OUTSIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN,AND GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND REPAIR / REPLACE REAR DOOR. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR SMASHED IN THE MIDDLE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID PROPERLY.ALSO GREASE WASTE OIL BOX HAS AN ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE ALSO DRIPPING ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL BOX AND GROUND, REPLACE BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,IF CAULKING IS APPLIED MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE FOOD,GREASE AND DUST FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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: EXCESS STAGNATE WATER UNDER AND BY THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRY AND REPAIR THE CAUSE OF STANDING WATER.

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: BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP AREA,PEELING PAINT ON THE EAST SIDE WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND REMOVE,REPAINT WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP AREA,PEELING PAINT ON THE EAST SIDE WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND REMOVE,REPAINT WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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.