Kingfish Seafood Inc

June 7, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS RAW SHRIMP STORED IN BREADING AND WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 70.9F-78.8F ON PREP TABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $141 OF SHRIMP. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. 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: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FISH AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR TOILET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ACCUMALATED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS AND INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE AND NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK ,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER OR THERMOMETER IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOP HAND STORED IN SOILED WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HAND HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 45

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