Cremeria Santa Maria

October 25, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Food Obtained From Approved Source
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE NO DOCUMENTATION AND NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR ITEMS SUCH AS (10LBS.-EMPANADAS,40LBS-GORDITAS (WHEAT), 11 CASES-BOTTLED & 21-PACKAGED STRAWBERRY PARFAIT YOGURTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.A HELD FOR TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE APPROVED DOCUMENTS.APPX.182LBS.132 LITERS.$663.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

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

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA SHELVES.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINKS DURING BUSINESS OPERATION AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE HAD TO LITE THE HOT WATER TANK .HOT WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET SPRAYER AT 1- COMP SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS BROKEN THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING. • MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2016: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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