THE FISHGUY MARKET.

Chicago Health Dept

4423 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE STORED IN SAME GARAGE WITH VEHICLE. FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING POTS, PANS, SPICES MUST BE STORED PROTECTED PROTECTED FROM SOUCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED INADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF NON CONSUMPTION ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 1

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

AUG 22

2023

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN STORAGE CLOSET. NO HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING AND VENT COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CONDENSOR VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES FROM INSPECTION REPORT #: 2562258 DATED 08/17/2022 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION #47 4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

AUG 17

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND SCRATCHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

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OCT 5

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

JAN 28

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. (NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

JAN 13

2021

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. (NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

DEC 4

2020

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CREAM SAUCE AND SMOKED SALMON DIP STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

JAN 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK ADJACENT TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK (INCLUDING HAND SINK INSIDE 2 WASHROOMS).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (6 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (FROZEN: 6 DAYS FROM THAWING). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 25

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN SEAMS (INFRONT COOKING AREA).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OR NOTED PREMISES IS USING 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT (HAND SINK) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Instructed facility to label and date and maintain all prepared packaged food with a date, name of item and ingredients, and where it was produced.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed place settings at tables unwrapped and open. Instructed facility to wrap to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed the floor of the dry storage area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed the walk in freezer and cooler fanguards to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JUN 2

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY (GIVEN) AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

NOV 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 13

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236173 DATED ON 01/30/14 REMAINS-#32 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, #38 REAR PREP AREA LEFT HAND SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT HAND SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JAN 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON REAR PREP AREA FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP AREA LEFT HAND SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JAN 25

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (AROUND DOOR) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE (2) 3 COMPARTMENT/PREP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

OCT 5

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Doors, and countertop in state of disrepair had exposed raw wood, shall be replaced/repair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear prep areas, under heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Wall behind exposed hand sink had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields/bulbs in walk in cooler, storage closet shall be provided. Light shields need cleaning in prep areas.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas need cleaning, missing vent guard of cooler in prep area shall be provided.

NOV 29

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

#32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

#33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

#35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

#37 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

#38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 2/19/11.

NOV 19

2010

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #163347,DATED 10/6/09.#34-FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING STOVE,UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING(WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED).#36- LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER OF THE FROZEN AND FISH/SEAFOODS COOLER HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RE CAULK THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. (SINK WAS LOOSE)AND MAINTAIN. DOOR OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE FISH/SEAFOOD COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ATTACHED PREP TABLE BY THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FROZEN SECTION DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, END OF BOTH PREP TABLE WORN OUT AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE FISH/SEAFOOD COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER IN THE FISH/SEAFOOD SECTION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE FROZEN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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