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Cermak Fresh Market

December 14, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: FOUND FROZEN PACKAGED SAUSAGE TO APPEAR UNWHOLESOME. OBSERVED ICE CRYSTALIZATION INSIDE PACKAGED SAUSAGE IN FREEZER CASE ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL FROZEN TCS FOODS MUST BE WHOLESOME AND INTACT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED MEATS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND PIZZAS RANGING IN TEMPERATURES 101.4F-121.1F UNDER HEAT LAMP AT HOT FOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOLD HOLDING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PIZZAS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. (PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET AND SEVERAL LEAKS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER AVAILABLE) IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM "OUT OF ORDER" IN REAR OF FACILITY DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNS/ SENSOR DAMAGED ON WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN HEAVILY SOILED IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOORS OF FISH WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN CEILING OF CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. • OBSERVED LIGHTS IN DISREPAIR IN FISH PREP ROOM (LIGHTS FLASHING). MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUE CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED SUMMAR REPORT FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (IT WAS BEHIND OTHER DOCUMENTS AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 26, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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