Parson's Chicken & Fish

September 16, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

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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: OBSERVED APPROX:(6) CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- APPROX:TOTAL COUNT 220 OYSTERS,APPROX:25 POUNDS TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$746.67 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B). "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS".
code 1Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND (3) FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES BEHIND THE BARS IN USE AT THIS TIME. TOP LOADERS REQUIRE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE INSIDE A METAL STORAGE POD CONTAINER USED AS A BAR LOCATED DIRECTLY IN BACK OUT DOOR PATIO OF THE LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.THE ABOVE BUSINESS HAS BEEN ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST BAR OPERATION AT ONCE.MUST NOT USE THE SAID BAR AREA OR FURTHER LEGAL ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE.HOWEVER;THE RESTAURANT AND BAR INSIDE THE LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN TO OPERATE AS INSTRUCTED.SEE PICTURES ATTACHED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED 2 COLEMAN PARK COOLERS CONTAINING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,CLEAN PLATES,FILLED WATER PITCHERS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR METAL CONTAINERS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST ELEMENTS DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS OR PUBLIC CONTAMINATION STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF PATIO AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FOOD ITEMS,AT ONCE.ALL FOOD,DRINK,ICE MAY ONLY BE DISPENSED OR STORED WITHIN THE LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS(I.E.GLASSES,TABLEWARE,CLEAN PLATES ONLY TO BE STORED INSIDE THE LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST ENSURE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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 APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,HOUSE FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,BAR AREAS,EXTERIOR METAL POD DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE SCREENS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AT SAID EXTERIOR METAL STORAGE CONTAINER,REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER AT REAR OUTDOOR PATIO NEAR THE METAL POD BAR TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF THE DOORS TO THE SAID METAL POD DRY STORAGE CONTAINER APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INCLUDING THE SIDE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER. 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: FOUND No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being cooked and served chicken at 165.8 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
code 30
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

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Compared with Pass on July 26, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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