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

CERMAK PRODUCE #5 LTD (AKA: CERMAK PRODUCE) 3435 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
February 14, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1649774
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MISSING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. FLOORS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE, PRODUCE AND KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING MUST SCRAPE AND OR REPAIR AREA. MUST CORRECT 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA REMOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE MELONS ARE CUT FOR SALE, HANDSINK NEEDED IN AREA WHERE BULK FOODS AREA BAGGED, HANDSINK NEEDED IN BREAD BAKING AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA REMOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST INSTALL 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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