CERMAK FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVES SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA OUTSIDE THE REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN A CORNER OF THE SOUTH WALL NEAR THE ELEVATOR, WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, IN REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM, FRUIT PREP ROOM, SUSHI PREP AREA. ALSO, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. BROKEN GASKET ON LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE RUST ON RACKS AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STORAGE AREA BELOW PREP TABLES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (NOT EXCESSIVE), WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY HAS EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. ALSO CAN OPENER AND MICROWAVE IN BAKERY AREA IS NOT CLEAN. MICROWAVES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM, BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE NEAR DOCK AREA, STAFF BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM AND MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. FILTERS AND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS PREPARED ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRUIT PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AT THE VEGGIE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRUIT PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AT THE VEGGIE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.