SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUSED

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND WOK AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES AND CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR TO HAVE MISSING BOTTOM WEATHER STRIP AND SECOND BACK DOOR TO HAVE BROKEN WINDOW SCRREN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTOM WEATHER STRIP AND REPAIR/REPLACE THE WINDOW SCREEN OF THE BACK DOOR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEED PAINTING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE WALLS IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION EXTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION EXTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.