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

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN THE DELI REACH IN COOLERS SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS UPON OPENING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11 OBSERVED NO DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE ON SITE FOR CURING MEATS SUCH AS CHORIZO THAT IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. CHORIZO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN PRESENTED FOR CURING MEAT. FOR CITATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN A BOX OF BLEACH, AND VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE LARGE 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILT-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PLASTIC AREA OF THE DELI HAM SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC, REMOVE THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID HAM SLICER.

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.