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CERMAK FRESH MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK FRESH MARKET 6623 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
December 9, 2014 License License #2358498
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH DISH MACHINE REACHING 95F AND 120F. DISH MACHINES MUST PROPERLY BE SANITIZING AT A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. DISH MACHINES WERE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. CDI.
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN PIPES AT THE SEAFOOD/MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT ALL REAR PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CAULK EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT ALL REAR PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CAULK EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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