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Dirk Fish & Gourmet Shop

June 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-10 #154231 NOT CORRECTED. #32-CAULKING AROUND WALLS AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND REMOVE ALL BLACK MOLD. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE REMOVED FROM UPPER ICE SHOOT.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN KNIFE HOLDER AND CERAMIC WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR RIGHT SIDE DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPARED FISH SALADS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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