Gt Fish & Oysters

September 12, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CLAM CHOWDER, RAW SHUCKED MUSSELS AND CLAMS, ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 50F, RAW SHUCKED MUSSELS AT 52F, FISH AT 48F, RAW SHUCKED CLAMS AT 53F, CLAM CHOWDER AT 51F, REMOULADE SAUCE AT 48F, MILK AT 49F, EGGS AT 49F, STEAKS AT 49F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, PORK BELLY AT 46F, SAUSAGE AT 47F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, CREME FRAICHE AT 46F, MARSCAPONE CHEESE AT 46F, HOT DOGS AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, RICOTTA CHEESE AT 45F, YOGURT AT 47F, FOIE GRAS AT 46F, MASHED POTATOES AT 48F, LIQUID EGGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $3000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED A STACK OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED AGAINST THE BUILDING WALL BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLEY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS OR WRITE IT ON THE MENU.
code 30
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. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINES.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

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