CERMAK PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS & DELI DISPLAY CASES SUCH AS COOKED RICE 112.6F,COOKED STEAK 111.3F,COOKED PORK RIBS 107.1F,COOKED CHICEN 129.2F,MACARONI SALAD 45.1F,COLESLAW 45.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.29LBS.$55.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON CEILINGS & WALLS IN DELI AREA,PRODUCE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/11.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.