SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PICK UP A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED HIM TO WASH HANDS IMMEDIATELY; AFTER INSTRUCTING HIM TO WASH HANDS THE FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDED TO RINSE HANDS IN A BOWL OF WATER NEXT TO WOK. AFTER INFORMING HIM TO WASH HANDS IN THE HAND SINK HE WALKED TO THE 2-COMPARMTENT SINK AND ATTEMPTED TO RINSE HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THE KITCHEN STAFF THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER PERFORMING ANY ACTIVITY INCLUDING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING, TAKING OUT THE TRASH, TOUCHING THEIR FACE AND APPAREL, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, HANDLING CASH, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER: PAINT IS FLAKING OFF THE CEILING ABOVE UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD TEMPORARILIY FROM FREEZER, SAND/RESURFACE THE CEILING AND WALLS TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS AND 10 LIVE ROACHES ON A GLUE TRAP IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND STORAGE ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. 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: DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL GREASE INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE AND TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS ONCE THEY ARE COOKED AND THEN COLD HELD.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED: THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED: THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

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.