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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED AIR CURTAIN IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE PREPPED FOODS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND WATER LEAKING FROM SAID CEILING IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEESE, MILK AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEESE, MILK AND PREPACKAGED DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THERMOMETERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.