Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc

December 2, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings20
critical findings6

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A WHISK,LIDS INSIDE OF BASIN AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK A PLASTIC BUCKET AND UTENSILS IN BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA.NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE.OBSERVED FOOD EXPOSED OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS OF (HIGH WIND AND DUST BLOWING) IN REAR PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO REAR OF INSIDE BUSINESS WITH REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH A TENT,FLAT TOP GRILL,HOT DOG MACHINE(HOT DOGS), HOT HOLDING UNITS( COOKED STEAK & CORN),PROPANE TANKS WITH FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TABLE TOP SOME WITHOUT LIDS(RED & GREEN SALSAS),PREPTABLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO COOKING AND SELLING OF FOODS OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS ONLY INSIDE OF LICENSED BUSINESS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 16.5 LBS. $32.20(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT(BEEF,SALSA,HOT DOGS,ETC).OTHER MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPX. 12:45 P.M. WITH VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED AND BEING SERVED IN OUTSIDE ELEMENTS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CORN 82.5F. 1LB. FRIED BEEF 114.8F.7LBS. COOKED STEAK 118.1F.10 OZ. COOKED HOT DOGS 73.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.10.10 LBS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED AND BEING SERVED IN OUTSIDE ELEMENTS SUCH AS 6LBS. GREEN SALSA 48.2F-53.2F AND 3LBS. RED SALSA 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.9 LBS.$16(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKINGS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX. 10-14 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS NEXT TO PREP TABLES AND HAND SINKS.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS, GRILL TABLE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,NEAR WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 1, 2016: 20 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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