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Cermak Produce

February 14, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOLIET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE READY TO EAT & HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.CEASED OPERATIONS IN DELI AREA AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES HAS A 75 GALLON HOT WATER TANK STORED ON 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO LOOK INTO HAVING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED TO BE CONDUSIVE TO BUSINESS DURING WORKING HOURS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:45 A.M.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
code 9Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 4, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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