CERMAK PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN, REPAIR STAINED DOOR FOR DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MEAT CUTTING WALK IN COOLER,SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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: CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS,KNIFE RACKS IN ALL DEPTS AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR SECTION OF BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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: CLEAN WALLS IN MEAT DEPT AREAS AND RESEAL WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK REAR PREP MEAT CUTTING AREA AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.