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THE FISH KEG INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THE FISH KEG INC (AKA: THE FISH KEG) 2233 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
February 8, 2012 Complaint-Fire License #4908
7
Total Violations
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE UNDER THE PALLETS 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL THE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE STOREAGE ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET WITH SPACE ON THE BOTTOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BURNED SMALL PART OF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER CLOSE TO THE WALL BASE. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE ON THE WALLS BY THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE HOLE. BURNED WALLS AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND REPAIR THE WALLS,BASEBOARD AND WALL BASE 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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