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CERMAK FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK FRESH MARKET 6623 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
September 14, 2015 Complaint License #2358498
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ON THE WALLS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM.
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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA/JUICING 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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS NEAR THE SUSHI STATION.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS NEAR THE SUSHI STATION.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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