THE FISH KEG INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY SERVING COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COUNTER TOP WITH AIR TEMP OF 52.7F TO 58F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SOWED TEMPERATURE OF 58F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD: POTATOES SALADS,COLESLAW,ONION DIPS ETC.,WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT IN QUESTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.OTHER COOLERS ON SIDE MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SERVING COOLER,MENTIONED ABOVE: 150 2oz CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS KIND OF SAUCES(TARTER SAUCE,BBQ SAUCE, HOT SAUCE) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.3F; 7 BAGS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51F; 11 CONTAINER OF 8oz FISH(HERRING) AT TEMP OF 46F; 7 CONTAINERS OF CLAIM CHOWDER AT TEMP OF 50.7F; 3 CONTAINER OF 6oz OF ONION DIPS AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 6 CONTAINERS OF BAKED DINNERS(FISH AND BAKED POTATOES) AT TEMP OF50.8F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS MAE SALADS AT TEMP OF 51F; 6 8oz CONTAINERS OF THREE BEAN SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 8 8oz CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 11 PIECES OF PIES( COOKED PUMPKIN AND PECAN ) AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 56F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 60,VALUE 534.71 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNER AND BY OPENED FOOD BAGS OF BREAD CRUMBS.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS(NOT ABLE TO COUNT) BEHIND EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BESIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE STORAGE. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. WOOD DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FIT TO FRAME DOOR. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-16-17,REPORT #1995692 #32- OBSERVED GRAY DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR FRAME OF THE DOORS AT DISPLAY COOLER BY THE END TABLE. ALSO GRAY TAPE ON TOP THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,REMOVE REPAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. #33- BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE(LOWER PART),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALL DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-ROUGH SURFACE ON RAW WOOD PALLETS USED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.NOT CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACE.ALSO A LOT OF DEBRIS UNDER THE PALLETS ON ORIGINAL FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD PALLETS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING #35-BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. TODAY 11-2-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PIECE'S OF BROWNIE REPACKED ON COUNTER FOR SELF SERVE WHITEOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL RE-PACKED FOOD WITH NAME SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT OUTSIDE STORAGE. ALSO FOUND BREAD CRUMBS OPENED BAGS IN BASEMENT AREA,WITH DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS AT SAME AREA,MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LID FOR THE OPENED FOOD PRODUCTS. EXCESS CARDBOARDS,USED PAPER BAGS AND NEWS PAPER ARE USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD,REMOVE OIL FROM FRIED FOOD,OR STORE THE DEEP FRYER BASKET ON TOP OF IT,ALSO CARD BOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS, USED PAPER BAGS AND NEWS PAPER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE IS USWD TO SEAL OPENINGS ON PREMISES FROM WALL,REPAIR SURFACE OF COOLERS TO DUCT VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FISH CHEST FREEZER NORTH WALL.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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FISH CHEST FREEZER NORTH WALL.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.