Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CREMERIA SANTA MARIA on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641528
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF CHEESE DISPLAYED FOR SALE DISCOLORED WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD SPOTS AND EXPIRED ON 8-20-25. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 149 LBS OF CHEESE. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED AND RE-WRAPPED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, SOUSE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FLAN NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS. ETC.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVDIE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRAINING INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632611
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632368
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, SOUSE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (64.2F) AT HANDWASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623274 ON 9-4-25:56- OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623274
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.16 OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW ON RE-INSPECTION. WINDOW DAMAGED, LEAVING A LARGE GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. WINDOW DAMAGE COVERED TEMPORARILY WITH FOAM BOARD.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623013
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PACKAGES CONTAINING CHEESE ADULTERATED WITH GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE, OR IS FREE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ADULTERATED ITEMS, PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #30 OF CHEESE FOR $500. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN BLEACH, CLOROX CLEANING MATERIALS STORED ON COOLER SHELF ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. TOXIC MATERIALS CANNOT BE STORED ABOVE FOOD. (BLEACH REMOVED FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, IN 2-DOOR FREEZER, LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, BEHIND ELECTRIC COOKTOP/BURNERS. NOTED 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/25. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DESSICATED DEAD RAT IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PASTRIES AND BREADS AT SELF-SERVICE STATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH SUITABLE PROTECTION AND UTENSILS OR EFFECTIVE DISPENSING METHODS THAT PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. STATION WAS MOVED BEHIND THE COUNTER DURING INSPECTION, AND THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED WHERE SERVING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT THE SELF-SERVICE STATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605698
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605227
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: ADULTERATED FOOD AND OBSERVED MEAT HANGING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MEAT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD THE EMPLOYEE DISCARD 5LBS OF MEAT WITH A VALUE OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHEESE AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. OBSERVED 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FURNACE, BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ON THE LANDING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1"-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569895
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569567
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS. ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE MARTINEZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:30 AM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 45.5F AND 60.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION TO 105F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,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. 5 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. 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 1/04/23.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3-5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BY STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLOOD RESIDUAL FROM THE MEAT PRODUCT IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DOOR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565216
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565016
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS; HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA; IN BASEMENT AREA ON STEPS AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564681
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE PACKED ON PREMISES MISSING LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE ON PREMISES MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR, UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA;IN HALLWAY ON AND AROUND WHITE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS; IN BASEMENT AREA ON EVERY STEP AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA ON FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL ON REMOVAL AND MINIMIZING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT). OBSERVED 20 DEAD ROACHES IN SALES FLOOR AREA (COLD-HOLDING UNIT, FLOORS,CORNERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNWRAPPED AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL FOOD COVERED AND PROPERLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (71.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453800 DATED:10/26/2020:#40 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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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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