Cermak Produce

June 7, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #26397 (1410) DATED 05-06-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STAINLESS STEEL DRAINRACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREPARATION AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT RUSTY PREP SHELVES/RACKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN FREEZER, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR CRACKED FLOORS AND WALLBASE SECTIONS AT MEAT PREP AREA, UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT HANDLES AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. #36 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS WITH ENDCAPS AT PRODUCE PREP AREA AND SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS.
code 29
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. NOTED MISSING DOOR AT FRESH MEAT/CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER AND IN POOR REPAIR AROUND MEAT DISPLAY COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING DOOR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM AND ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUID-UP INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE PREP AREA, KITCHEN AREA, CHICHARON HOLDING UNIT, DISPLAY COOLER AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
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. NOTED WATER LEAKING BEHIND WALL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.-----MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN (MUST REMOVE ATTACHED HOSE).
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS---- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMP OF HOT AND COLD FOOD.
code 40

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