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CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 2701 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Grocery Store
January 28, 2014 Complaint License #69608
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REAR DELI WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD-UP AT KITCHEN/COOKING AREA.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BLENDER, MEAT AND PRODUCE TRAY CARTS.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
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: NOTED BROKEN/OPENING ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK UNDER BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. (PRODUCE PREP AREA)
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.

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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