Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK PRODUCE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633305
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINKS AND LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624636
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN BETWEEN DOORS AND/OR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING AND FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604468
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 MUST PROVIDES HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603785
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRINKING CANNED ENERGY DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDES HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS SHRIMP CEVICHE RANGING BETWEEN 49-52F STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER AND SHELF LOCATED INSIDE MEAT PREP COOLER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED PORK FEET @50F STORED ON SAID SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST: $375.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVD BROKEN AND OR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS, 2-DOOR COOLERS, MEAT, FISH SALSA, AND GUACAMOLE DISPLAY COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583543 ON 10/18/23 NOT CORRECTED... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... >OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. >OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FACILITY AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT SANITATION BUCKETS AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES >OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE FLOOR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. > NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT FOOD SURFACES (SLICER, BANDSAW, PLASTIC PACKAGING MACHINE, ETC.) WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. >OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. >OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. >MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. >OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON FANS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583543
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT SANITATION BUCKETS AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN MEAT AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT FOOD SURFACES (SLICER, BANDSAW, PLASTIC PACKAGING MACHINE, ETC) WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING COMPACTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562342
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN-BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT SANITATION BUCKETS AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING COMPACTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561994
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN WAREWASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO UTILIZE HANDWASHING SINK ONLY FOR CLEANING HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TCS FOODS (SLICED MELON AND SLICED CABBAGE) WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING PRODUCT FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #10 MELON AT COST OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD BEING USED FOR CUTTING READY TO EAT RAW VEGETABLES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON THAT CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED WHEN CONTAMINATION HAS OCCURED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON AND AROUND COMPACTOR MACHINERY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN-BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT CUTTING EMPLOYEE USING APRON TO WIPE FACE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEE IN PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE APRON AND WASH HANDS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO IMPLEMENT SANITATION BUCKETS AND STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING COMPACTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537538
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVELY WORKING IS NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK, AND PIPE UNDERNEATH IS BROKEN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457002
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WHITE INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE OFF THE REAR DOCK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND CHOPPING UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN A PIPE AND THE WALL BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ON HOW TO STORE UTENSILS, AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COM SINK BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER ADJACENT TO THE HOT FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283136
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD, COOKED PORK, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT FOOD SURFACES (SLICER, BANDSAW, PLASTIC PACKAGING MACHINE, ETC) WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229444
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.14(H) OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HANDLING GARBAGE CANS AND THEN FOOD,RAW FISH AND READY TO FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-703.11 (C) OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASH KNIFE AT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND POUR BLEACH ON KNIFE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE DROPPED KNIFE ON FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WENT TO SINK AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CIATION ISSUED)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B)MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS AND RIGHT CORNER AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CUBER IN MEAT DEPT.
46
GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(C) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH SLASH RESISTANCE GLOVES AND NOT CHANGING PLASTIC GLOVES THAT COVERS .MUST WASH HANDS AND THEN CHANGE GLOVES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING INSIDE OF MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104531
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN WALK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT COOLER IN NEED OF SCRAPING ALL PEELING PAINT. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 1 LIGHT SHEILD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK IN COOLER BROKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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