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Cermak Produce

May 21, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2-1 gallon containers of whole milk at 44.1 F, being stored on edge of cooler shelf. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below and not to overstock milk in cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00, 16lbs.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Front entry doors not rodent proofed. Both sets of entry doors has 1/4 gap at bottom in middle. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Deli meats inside display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor not maintained in butcher/deli area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling tile and ventilation/light covers not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile and detail clean all ventilation and light covers. Coving tile missing in area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing tile. Men's toilet room walls not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs not maintained in produce display case. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs, replace missing or non-cleaned light shields and install end caps.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Three compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at drainline under main 3 compartment sink and repair cold water faucet handle at rear 3 compartment sink. Utility sink faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Men's toilet bowl not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover at top of toilet.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 23, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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