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CERMAK FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK FRESH MARKET 6623 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
June 15, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2358498
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON SUSHI REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH WORN WITH DARK GROOVES.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM MISSING OR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE OR REPAIR CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM
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: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BULBS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM WITH 1/2 SINKS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM WITH 1/2 SINKS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections