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Cermak Produce
August 11, 2022 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
- failed findings10
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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handwashing sink issuescriticalOfficial wording: Hands Clean & Properly WashedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN WAREWASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO UTILIZE HANDWASHING SINK ONLY FOR CLEANING HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TCS FOODS (SLICED MELON AND SLICED CABBAGE) WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING PRODUCT FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #10 MELON AT COST OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD BEING USED FOR CUTTING READY TO EAT RAW VEGETABLES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON THAT CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED WHEN CONTAMINATION HAS OCCURED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON AND AROUND COMPACTOR MACHINERY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN-BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: OBSERVED MEAT CUTTING EMPLOYEE USING APRON TO WIPE FACE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEE IN PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE APRON AND WASH HANDS.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT SANITATION BUCKETS AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING COMPACTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 1, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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