Cermak Produce

October 13, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT.SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SITE.READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS 40.0F AT THIS TIME.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ALSO REAR OVERHEAD RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & FLOOR DRAINS HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & TRASH IN & AROUND THEM.MUST CLEAN DRAINS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED PRODUCE PREP HAND SINK MISSING A DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS INTO MOP SINK BELOW.MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SINK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
code 26
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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 WELD HOLE IN 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on March 3, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

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