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

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

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 VARIOUS 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 POSTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE PACKED ON PREMISES MISSING LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE ON PREMISES MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.

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 5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT). OBSERVED 20 DEAD ROACHES IN SALES FLOOR AREA (COLD-HOLDING UNIT, FLOORS,CORNERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR, UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA;IN HALLWAY ON AND AROUND WHITE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS; IN BASEMENT AREA ON EVERY STEP AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA ON FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL ON REMOVAL AND MINIMIZING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNWRAPPED AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL FOOD COVERED AND PROPERLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (71.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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.