CERMAK FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE: 6LBS MUSSELS(52.8F-53.6F),8LBS CLAMS(49.6F), 3LBS BLUE CRAB(49.2F),18LBS SALMON(47.3F),21LBS SHRIMP(45.5F-47.0F, 3LBS CALAMARI(47F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT.60 LBS, VALUE $431.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTICED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEATS) BEING STORED ON SITE AND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL OR VARIANCE FROM CDPH. MUST CEASE AND DESIST, REMOVE MACHINE AND CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL/VARIENCE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPETION NOT TO BE USED UNTIL APPROVED FOR OPERATION BY CDPH. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS, APPROX. WT. 24LBS, VALUE $144. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER DUMPSTER PROVIDING A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT WASHBOWL OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN FRONT OF STORE.

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: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT WASHBOWL OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM IN FRONT OF STORE.

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.