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CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC (AKA: CREMERIA SANTA MARIA) 3424 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
November 5, 2013 Canvass License #1868311
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT TAMALES AND CHEESE AND DELI ITEMS ARE CUT AND SERVED. OBTAIN ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER THE HOURS OF OPERATION.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE PACKED TO THE CORNERS AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, REMOVE UNESSESARY CLUTTER FROM THE BUSINESS DISH/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND REAR OF STORE.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, REMOVE UNESSESARY CLUTTER FROM THE BUSINESS DISH/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND REAR OF STORE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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