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Gerry's Fish & Chicken

November 7, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLACK ROLLING CARTS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 4, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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