CERMAK PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN TAQUERIA. ALSO OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED LARGE PREP TABLE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMALLER TABLE TO ALLOW FOR SUFFUCIENT DISTANCE INBETWEEN

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS MISSING FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS MISSING FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.