CERMAK FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.