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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE MOTOR TOTAL X8, UNDER AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER, BY THE DISH WASHING AREA TOTAL X10, AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER TOTAL X3. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES X5 TOTAL INSIDE THE UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AND BEHIND THE SAME COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE THE ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AND BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.

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: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ROM REPORT #1734647 DATED 3/18/16. #30- 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. #32-FOUND ESTABLISHMENT USING GROCERY BAG TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG. INSTALL A PERMANENT LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. (ESTABLISHMENT IS USING TRAY TO COVER THE ICE BIN). #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK STATION. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ,REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND WOK STATION 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: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. ALL FOODS INSIDE THE BOX AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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: DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

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.