CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NUMEROUS CHEESE PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER SPOILED AND OF UNSOUND CONDITION, LARGE GREEN/BLACK MOLD SPORES NOTED ON PRODUCT AND EXTREME FOUL ODOR FROM SAME. ALSO NOTED UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF YOGURT, PACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON SITE OF UNKNOWN SOURCE, NO INVOICES ON SITE, AND PRODUCT WITHOUT LABELES. ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 100LBS. INSTD NOT TO REMOVE UNTIL FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE FLYING INSECTS (OVER 20) AND DEAD INSECTS NOTED ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICE READY TO EAT CHEESES). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. WET SURFACE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

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: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

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.