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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAW PORK IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE WITH NO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TWO TYPES OF MEAT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF PORK WORTH $60. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILE ABOVE THE ROTISERRIE OVEN AND THE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SEAFOOD AND MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SEAFOOD AND MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.