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Cermak Fresh Market

November 9, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND PALLETS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF REAR 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN/TAQUERIA EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2523133 DATED:07/23/2021 #39--OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH WASTE LINE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES. Oct 23, 2021 #48-OBSERVED NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Oct 23, 2021 #48--OBSERVED TILT KETTLE AND TORTILLA SLICER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES. Oct 23, 2021 #55--OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Oct 23, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 07/23/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 23, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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