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

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNAPROVED FOOD SOURCE OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ORANGE JUICE ON DISPLAY AREA BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT CHICAGO DEPARTMENT HEALTH APPROVAL. HOME MADE ORANGE JUICE BOTTLES (16OZ,32OZ AND 64OZ) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ORANGE JUICE BOTTLES APPROXIMATELY 63LBS VALUE $155.65 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA CURRENTLY ORANGE JUICE OBSERVED BOTTLES ON DISPLAY OFFERED FOR SALE BEING MANUALLY CAPPED (16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ BOTTLE SOLD) TAGGED JUICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/10/14 REPORT#1408271. (30)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. 31 FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE SHIELD/DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER REACH IN BREAD CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (34) 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. 35 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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND IN CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT SERVING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT SERVING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.