PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
CERMAK PRODUCE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
November 20, 2014
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License #1515206
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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).
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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