Cermak Fresh Market

August 19, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: 4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. • 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS. • 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. • 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
    code 57
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304500 ON 8/12/19: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE GELATO AREA, FRUIT AND JUICE PREP AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTERS, MEAT AND FISH PREP AREA, MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, DELI PREP AREA AND PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 12, 2019: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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