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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT GRINDING AREA STAINED AND PITED NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR (DELI FOODS), AND A TWO TIER CART IN THE MEAT ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE TABLES UNDER THE CHICKEN PROCESSING ROOM.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA, ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA, AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE COOLER, AND IN THE MEAT COOLER.

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 WALL BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA, AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE COOLER, AND IN THE MEAT COOLER.

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.