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Cermak Produce

December 28, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: FOUND CHORIZO AND BACON (HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA) ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND DENATURED ALL HANGING CHORIZO AND BACON FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE #32 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 95 LBS, $215. - COS
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND BACON NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: FOUND NO THERMOMETER AT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND SPICES AND DRY FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND HOT WATER HANDLE OF RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA, ON CEILING OF JUICE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOOR UNDER HOT BAR IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT HOT BAR IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING BASE BOARD IN 1ST FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND LEFT LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD OF JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 30, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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