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Cermak Produce

October 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 RODENT FECES IN WATER BOTTLE HOLDING RACK, 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON PRODUCE PALLET, UNDER AND INSIDE WEIGHT SCALE AND PREP WRAPPING STATION,CRAWLING ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
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 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: Inspector Comments: 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: Inspector Comments: 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: 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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
code 36
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 13, 2011: 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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