CERMAK PRODUCE #5 LTD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1/2 DOZEN TAMALES AT 84.6F VALUED AT $7.74, 13.2 LBS. OF PORK VALUED AT $39.35, AND 15 PIECES OF WHOLE TILAPIA FISH AT 112.5F VALUED AT $32.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. 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 FOOD NOT PROTECTED WITH RAW FISH ON THE SAME SIDE AND STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT SHRIMP WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD DIVIDER IN BETWEEN SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL RAW FOODS AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS BY SEPARATING THEM COMPLETELY OR USING A SPLASH GUARD DIVIDER. MANAGER SEPARATED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. 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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE SLIDING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY LEAVING A 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SLIDING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND 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.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1560135 DATED ON JULY 13, 2015. 32 REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR FRIED PORK SKIN DISPLAY CASE. 38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK NEAR KITCHEN AND IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE STORAGE AND MEAT DELI SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AIR CURTAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE RAW MEAT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT BASEMENT, BACK DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MEAT DELI DEPARTMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PRODUCE IN THE PRODUCE SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE FAR RIGHT SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE MEAT DELI AREA AND A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE FAR RIGHT SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE MEAT DELI AREA AND A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.