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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441973 DATED 7/20/2015 NOT CORRECTED-:32)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....38)OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT SERVING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR 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: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED RAILS AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND OLD MEAT PARTICLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED MILK SPILLS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLLOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES....MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLLOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES....MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR.

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.