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CERMAK PRODUCE

1711 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CERMAK PRODUCE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632582

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, PACKAGED, AND GROUNDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW GROUND BEEF. FOUND PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF BEING PACKAGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, GROUNDED, AND PACKAGED NEAER THE BUTCHER PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 47.4-48.7F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 87LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE STEEL ROLLING DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE MENTIONED DOOR LEADS TO THE OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH LEAKS AT THE PIPES. REAR FRUIT PREP AREA, MEAT PREP/ DISHWASHING WALK-IN COOLER, AND BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL MENTIONED LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151573

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONTINUE TO REPLACE BROKEN DOORS AT DELI/MEAT CASE.NEED SPLASH GUARD CHICKEN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS REAR HOOD AND FILTERS CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR/DRAINS REAR CHEESE/BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND CHICKEN PACKING AREA, REPAIR WALLS IN RESTROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED THERMOMETER FOR DELI COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151463

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL DOORS BROKEN AT MEAT AND DELI CASE NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT REAR MEAT(CHICKEN) PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT CUTTING BOARDS,CLEAN REAR HOOD AND FILTERS,CLEAN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR/DRAIN REAR CHEESE/BEER WALK-IN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHICKEN PACKING AREA, REPAIR CEILING MENS ROOM. NEED TO CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS IN RESTROOMS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED THERMOMETER FOR DELI COOLER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1182218

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors are dirty and have damaged base boards next to the produce display coolers and around the rear storage area, clean and maintain the floors and base boards from corner to corner. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679802

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: THE CRUSHED ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE IS CONTAMINATED WITH DUSTY BLACK SPOTS AND IS IN CONTACT WITH A BLACK BUILDUP IN THE MACHINE INTERIOR. ALL CRUSHED ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE IS READY FOR REINSPECTION.

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: THE EAST BUTCHER SHOP HANDSINK IS CLOGGED AND WILL NOT DRAIN. THE BUTCHER COOLER CONDENSER CATCH PAN LEAKS. PLUMBING REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: BARRELS OF CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ARE STORED IN THE BUTCHER COOLER UNCOVERED WITHB PLASTIC BINS ON TOP OF ONE , BARRELS OF WASTED FOOD (INEDIBLE) NEXT TO THEM AND MOLDY AND RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE. REMOVE UNSANITARY RACKS FROM THE BUTCHER COOLER, SEPARATE AND COVER FRESH PRODUCT AND SEGREGATE THE INEDIBLE BARRELS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE BUTCHER COOLER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BUTCHER CARTS AND WHEELS ARE COATEED WITH FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE THE CARTS AND DIRTY VEGETABLE CHOPPER BELOW THE SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BUTCHER COOLOER FLOORS ARE FULL OF BLOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DAILY AS NEEDED. REPAIR THE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN SAID COOLER AND KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BUTCHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, HANDYMAN ON SITE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBTAIN SANITARY ICE SCOOPS TO FILL THE FISH DISPLAY AND STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598324

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598282

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 1711 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARDS, TRAVEL CARTS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING FANS IN THE WALKIN PREP COOLERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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