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Cermak Produce

July 13, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 29 pieces of sliced watermelon sitting out at room temperature on storage rack. Temperature of watermelon at 69.3 F. Instructed that sliced produces must be held at 40 F or below. Manager voulntarily denatured and discarded. Value $62.38, 104 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water at three compartment sink in kitchen, water seeping from top of grease trap at bottom of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent improper disposable of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Deli loaves not properly dated. Instructed to label all deli meats within 5 days of breaking seal.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting board in produce prep area, rusty walk-in coooler storage racks not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board and replace or reseal storage racks with non-toxic sealant.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Fan covers in butcher walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in kitchen and along sides of display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs not shatter-proof under produce display case and carnitas warmer. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields with end caps.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink in butcher area. Instructed to have faucet reach all three compartments. Sink stoppers not provided at second three compartment sink in butcher area. Instructed to provided sink stoppers.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 24, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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