CERMAK FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREA.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND PALLETS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF REAR 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREAS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN/TAQUERIA EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2523133 DATED:07/23/2021 #39--OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH WASTE LINE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES. Oct 23, 2021 #48-OBSERVED NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Oct 23, 2021 #48--OBSERVED TILT KETTLE AND TORTILLA SLICER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES. Oct 23, 2021 #55--OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Oct 23, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2523133 DATED:07/23/2021 #39--OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH WASTE LINE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES. Oct 23, 2021 #48-OBSERVED NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Oct 23, 2021 #48--OBSERVED TILT KETTLE AND TORTILLA SLICER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES. Oct 23, 2021 #55--OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Oct 23, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.