SILVER'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE SIDE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR, AND ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG THE WALLS, AND IN CORNERS THROUGH THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.----ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.

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 STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR, LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR, LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF 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.