CERMAK PRODUCE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING CANNED ENERGY DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDES HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS SHRIMP CEVICHE RANGING BETWEEN 49-52F STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER AND SHELF LOCATED INSIDE MEAT PREP COOLER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED PORK FEET @50F STORED ON SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST: $375.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVD BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS, 2-DOOR COOLERS, MEAT, FISH SALSA, AND GUACAMOLE DISPLAY COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVD BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS, 2-DOOR COOLERS, MEAT, FISH SALSA, AND GUACAMOLE DISPLAY COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.