CERMAK PRODUCE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 127.8F-129F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5 LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO USE, NO WATER AT SINK. INSTD TO UTILIZE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT CHICKEN PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN TAQUERIA. ALSO OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED LARGE PREP TABLE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMALLER TABLE TO ALLOW FOR SUFFUCIENT DISTANCE INBETWEEN.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS MISSING FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED CDPH APPROVAL UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF ASSORTED JUICES INCLUDING CARROT, APPLE, ORANGE, BEET, CELERY, GREEN MONSTER. APPROXIMATELY 16 GALLONS OF JUICE VALUED AT $250.00 PULLED FROM STORE SHELVES AND HELD FOR FURTHER INSPECTION UNTIL APPROVED PLAN CAN BE PRODUCED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. ALL CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACES NEED TO BE WIPED DOWN WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTIANED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HADNSINKS IN BUTCHER AREA AND CHICKEN AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS THAT ARE NONABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HADNLE IN MENS PUBLIC WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER HANDLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WITH TILES COMING UP NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO THAT TILES ARE REAPIRED AND FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAKERY WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER ON FLOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN LINE FROM BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS BEING USED IN FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOKING AREA AND BAKERY. ALL SCOOPS NEED TO HAVE HANDLES AND SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLE OUT OF PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF RAW WOOD IN DELI. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND RESTORE TO A WASHABLE CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BAKERY FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND PROOFER UNCLEAN WITH DIRTY WATER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS IN DELI PREP AREA. RESTORE ALL RAW WOOD TO A NON ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AT BUTCHER PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER FOR RESTAURANT ON PREMISES. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH CHARGE LINE FORM WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA LEAKING. REPAIR LEAK AT DISH CHARGE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME THERMOMETERS NOT READING ACCURATELY WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS DELI CASES AND DESSERT CASES. CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND READING AT 40 F OR LESS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA,CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FANS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER,BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER,MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND CHICKEN PACKING ROOM OF DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DELI WALK-IN COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AT WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM OF FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN WALLS IN THE CHICHEN PACKING AREA ALSO OF FOOD DEBRIS,AND WALLS NEED CLEANING NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS ALSO REMOVE SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEEDED AT PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE WITH RUST, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE DOUBLE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A ONE FOURTH GAP UNDER THE DOOR. SAME WITH THE TWO INSIDE DOORS.7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE KITCHEN HOOD, AND SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT. IN THE UNSED RESTAURANT NEED TO CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMNET, HOOD FILTERS,PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOM AND IN THE UNUSED KITCHEN IN FRONT AREA HAD DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS HAD DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. REPAIR THE TWO URNALS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOMS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. PREP AREA NOT IN FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND BACK GROCERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: VENTILATION NEEDED IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, FAUCET IN MEAT DEPT PREP AREA FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT RESTAURANT PREP AREA (AREA NOT IN OPERATION), 8-10 FLIES, REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA 10-12 FLIES, FRONT BAKERY AREA 8-10 FLIES NOTED. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. FRONT ENTERANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. PREP AREA NOT IN FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.

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. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND BACK GROCERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION NEEDED IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCET AT PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, FAUCET IN MEAT DEPT PREP AREA FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT OF MILK CASES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN RESTAURANT AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER &BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.MEAT PROCESSING RUSTY VENT COVERS.REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FANGUARDS IN ALL COOLERS,ICE MACHINE.

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.FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPTS.GROUT FLOOR IN MEAT PROCESSING,DELI MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BREAKROOM,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BREAK ROOM,BAKERY,OPENING IN WALL IN DELI OVER PREP TABLE,TRIM AT SINK IN BREAKROOM,MOLD FROM WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK IN PREP KITCHEN.PILLARS IN MEAT PROCESSING RUSTY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.DELI,PREP KITCHEN,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELECTRICAL ROOM.