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Cermak Produce

August 23, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND TWELVE TEN POUNDS EACH PORK RIBS NOT COVERED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALL THE PORK RIBS HAD FREEZER BURN AND DISCOLORED. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE MEAT AND WERE DENATURED WITH BLEACH.120 LBS COST $166.80 CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
code 4Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY RACKS IN THE MEAT COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND STOREROOMS. CLEAN AND REPLACE THE TORN AIR CURTAINS BACKDOOR AND THROUGHOUT WERE NEEDED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNIFE RACK, OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE IN THE PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH WALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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