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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH MEAT SLICER AT THE FRONT MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN REAR CUTTING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN MEAT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP 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: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR PRODUCE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN 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: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.