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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 30 POUNDS OF CHORIZO(PORK) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED A MEAT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER BUT NO SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE EACH COMPARTMENT FILLED-1 WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR WASHING, 1 WITH WATER FOR RINSING, AND 1 WITH AN APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITZING SOLUTION(BLEACH, QUATS, OR IODINE) FOR SANITIZING- AND DISHES MUST BE RAN THROUGH EACH COMPARTMENT FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANITIZE. OPERATOR COMPLIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1395764 DATED 1-28-14 NOT CORRECTED: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND THE SOFRITO PREPARED BY STORE UNLABELED IN CUSTOMER REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF ITEM, INGREDIENTS, STORE NAME, AND ADDRESS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PRODUCE AND MEAT DEPARTMENT WRAPPING STATION CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE SHIELD/DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER REACH IN BREAD CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE METAL LAYER OF THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE BUBBLED AND STARTING TO RISE AWAY FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE BLACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE, 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE BLACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE, 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.