CERMAK FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN REAR OF STORE, BEHIND GELATO AREA. HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO MISSING EQUIPMENT UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE IN BAKERY KITCHEN. OBSERVED HAND SINK COVERED AND WATER TURNED OFF AT PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED BASIN COVER, AND TURNED ON WATER AT PIPES BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $3. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.