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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND SLABS OF PORK RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 49.6- 50.8�F INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE MEAT IS PACKAGED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 48 LBS AT $188 WORTH OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLBASES IN THE REAR WHERE THE ONIONS ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLBASES IN THE REAR WHERE THE ONIONS ARE STORED IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.