Gt Fish & Oysters

September 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS INSIDE THE OYSTER 2 DOOR COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS-APPROXIMATELY 90#'s ,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$382.24. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
code 1Priority
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 BASEMENT PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,DISHMACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED IN BASEMENT AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
* 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 FOR PUBLIC VIEW. 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.FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up to prevent contamination before use.
code 32
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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISHMACHINE REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.
code 34
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.STEAMER UNIT AT COOK LINE MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH HOOD AS REQUIRED,DRAINAGE ALONG BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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 VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 23, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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