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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under shelving units throughout store, behind coolers and heavy equipment, and in the rear storage areas. Instructed facility to clean said areas and to 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 the caulking between the walls and the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink in the rear produce prep area and the three compartment sink in the deli kitchen area to be worn and dirty. Instructed facility to remove, clean said areas, recaulk, 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: Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the meat department side of the service counter to allow for adequate hand washing. Sink must have soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure. Found multiple large pots, pans, and cooking utensils that were too large to be fully submerged in the three compartment sinks. Instructed facility to either only maintain pots and pans that can be fully submerged in said sinks or to install adequate dishwashing facilities and to maintain. Observed leaks at the faucet necks at the three compartment sinks in the deli customer service area and the rear produce prep area. Instructed facility to 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: Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the meat department side of the service counter to allow for adequate hand washing. Sink must have soap, paper towels, and hot and cold water under city pressure. Found multiple large pots, pans, and cooking utensils that were too large to be fully submerged in the three compartment sinks. Instructed facility to either only maintain pots and pans that can be fully submerged in said sinks or to install adequate dishwashing facilities and to maintain. Observed leaks at the faucet necks at the three compartment sinks in the deli customer service area and the rear produce prep area. Instructed facility to 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.