CERMAK PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH MEAT AND DELI SERVICES CASES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE FOR FRESH MEAT CASE 49-50 DEGREES, AIR TEMPERATURE DELI CASE 48.3 DEGREES. REPAIR PERSON HAS ARRIVED TO CORRECT REFRIGERATION UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. DELI MEATS: HAM, TURKEY, SALAMI ETC... 46.2 - 49.8 DEGREES RAW MEAT: PORK, AND BEEF CUTS. 46.5 - 50.4 DEGREES ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. DELI COST: 900 LBS $1800 RAW MEAT: 700 LBS $1500 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 2 TRAYS OF COOKED PORK SKINS RINDS, AND 1 TRAY OF RAW CHORIZO ON TOP OF MEAT COUNTER FOR SALE WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM ELEMENTS. PRODUCT WAS OPEN AND EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS FOR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRODUCTS FOR SELF SERVICE MUST BE PROTECTED WITH SNEEZE GUARD AND SERVING UTENSIL AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RECIEVING DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BACK STOCK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. ALL FLOOR DISPLAYS OF FOOD MUST BE LIFTED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BACK STOCK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. ALL FLOOR DISPLAYS OF FOOD MUST BE LIFTED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT 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.