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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547760
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
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. OBSERVED RODENT FECES IN WATER BOTTLE HOLDING RACK, 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON PRODUCE PALLET, UNDER AND INSIDE WEIGHT SCALE AND PREP WRAPPING STATION,CRAWLING ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE AREA.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547738
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT.SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SITE.READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS 40.0F AT THIS TIME.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ALSO REAR OVERHEAD RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & FLOOR DRAINS HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & TRASH IN & AROUND THEM.MUST CLEAN DRAINS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED PRODUCE PREP HAND SINK MISSING A DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS INTO MOP SINK BELOW.MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SINK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
33
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.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE AREA.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
38
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.MUST WELD HOLE IN 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
40
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
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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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547267
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547226
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOLIET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE READY TO EAT & HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.CEASED OPERATIONS IN DELI AREA AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES HAS A 75 GALLON HOT WATER TANK STORED ON 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO LOOK INTO HAVING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED TO BE CONDUSIVE TO BUSINESS DURING WORKING HOURS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:45 A.M.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547212
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS & DELI DISPLAY CASES SUCH AS COOKED RICE 112.6F,COOKED STEAK 111.3F,COOKED PORK RIBS 107.1F,COOKED CHICEN 129.2F,MACARONI SALAD 45.1F,COLESLAW 45.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.29LBS.$55.
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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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON CEILINGS & WALLS IN DELI AREA,PRODUCE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/11.
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.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
33
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.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
38
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
40
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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
256211
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND 30LBS. OF COOKED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.3F TO 53.1F, 8LBS. CKD. HAM RANGING FROM 47.5F-55.1F, 13LBS. POTATOES SALAD 48.1F, 8LBS. MAC. SALAD 49.9F, 2LBS. SALAMI 51.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F. OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. V=$160.OO. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS.
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. MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT MEAT AND DELI AREAS 3PART SINKS, AND PIPES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63271
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE · 3311 W 26TH ST
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS AT RECEIVING DOOR.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MEAT SLICERS AT DELI AREA.
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. MUST SEAL MEAT CUTTING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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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.
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