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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN UNIT IS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA OR RELOCATE UNIT IN DESIGNATED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: MISSING SHELLFISH TAGS FOR OYSTERS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. MGR STATES TAGS ARE THROWN AWAY AFTER OYSTERS SOLD. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER BEING USED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR MEAT WAREWASHING AREA AND IN REAR HOT COOKING PREP AREA. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED WITHOUT ANY SET UP OF SINK AND USING ONLY SOAP TO WASH. INSTD PIC ON PROPER SET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATES (PREPARATION OR DISCARD DATE). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PREPARATION DATE SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. CITATIONS ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROXL 30LBS $150 VALUE

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND SALAD PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES IN RAW MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES IN RAW MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.