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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, MASK, APRON, SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAT POISON BAGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED THAT RODENT BAIT STATIONS MUST BE SECURE WITH THE POISON INSIDE OF THE STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BARRELS OF RICE, BEANS, ETC. IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA---- APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AGAINST THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER----- APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE REAR KITCHEN ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT----APPROX. 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE CORNERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER-------AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.