CERMAK FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING ON SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COULD BE USED AS A HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER (MEAT) INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UPSTAIRS AND DOWN IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS, FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FISH AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL WOMEN TOILET ROOMS AND ANY SHARED TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORING UNDER COUNTERS ON DELI SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND CLEAN UNDER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS WITH PEELED PAINTED FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM/BEER STORAGE BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN COVERING THE HOOD, CEILING TILES AND THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR THE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN COVERING THE HOOD, CEILING TILES AND THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.