CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC Gets Conditional Pass on 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 SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARAIETY FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PSOTED FOR PUBLCI 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.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.