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: NOTED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HANDS TO COLLECT READY TO EAT VEGETABLES FROM THE SERVICE COOLER, THEN TO THE WALK IN COOLER, DISH WASHING WASHING WHILE OPENING THE DOORS AND WIPING FACE WITH HANDS AND BACK TO PREPPING ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF NO HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS AND/OR SPOONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

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: NOTED CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH ICE DRIPPING ON OPEN BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN) AND SOME CHICKEN FOUND ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHICKEN AND MUST REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK IN COOLER. 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: NOTED OVER 60 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA -UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA -UNDERNEATH THE FISH TANK AT THE DINING ROOM AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 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: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2064467 DATED 6/20/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- ---#30) ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ---#31) MUST NOT USE NON-FOOD GRADE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER OR WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ---#32) DIRTY,RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ---#34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER WOK LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARPETING UNDER BOTH LIVE FISH/LOBSTER TANKS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INCLUDING UNDER THE WOK LINE. ---#35) BLACKENED MOLD THROUGHOUT THE CEILING OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN/PAINT. WALL THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ENTRANCE TO WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MISSING BASEBOARDS, PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM, REAR KITCHEN EXIT TO HALLWAY AND MISSING TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE. ---#45)NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. 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: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FLOOR AND STORE ON SHELVES....NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALL BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND STORE INSIDE SHELVES OR PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.