GERRY'S FISH & CHICKEN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT AND/OR DIARREAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND SIDES, POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST POSSIBLE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: : 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11(A) OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. THE LICENSE HOLDER SHALL DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE TO BE PRESENT AT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12(A) OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE MIDDLE FRYER CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302-14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLACK ROLLING CARTS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UTILITY ROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.