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CERMAK PRODUCE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK PRODUCE 5220 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60632 Grocery Store
November 20, 2014 Canvass License #1515206
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED CDPH APPROVAL UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF ASSORTED JUICES INCLUDING CARROT, APPLE, ORANGE, BEET, CELERY, GREEN MONSTER. APPROXIMATELY 16 GALLONS OF JUICE VALUED AT $250.00 PULLED FROM STORE SHELVES AND HELD FOR FURTHER INSPECTION UNTIL APPROVED PLAN CAN BE PRODUCED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. ALL CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACES NEED TO BE WIPED DOWN WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTIANED.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HADNSINKS IN BUTCHER AREA AND CHICKEN AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS THAT ARE NONABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HADNLE IN MENS PUBLIC WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER HANDLE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WITH TILES COMING UP NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO THAT TILES ARE REAPIRED AND FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAKERY WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER ON FLOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION 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: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION 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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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