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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS... VARIETY OF SLICED FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, COOKED CARNE ,DAIRY CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PER CODE ON PREMISE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND STACKED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND STACKED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.