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

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.