Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CREMERIA SANTA MARIA on .
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Pass with Conditions
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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.
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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.
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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453800
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
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 VARAIETY 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 PSOTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453404
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS... VARIETY OF SLICED FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, COOKED CARNE ,DAIRY CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PER CODE ON PREMISE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND STACKED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312956
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO USING UNSEALED CLAY CONTAINERS TO STORE MOLE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312368
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: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHEESE. TAMALESS), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOR AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
11
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: UNKNOWN SOURCE OF 10 LARGE BLOCKS OF UNWRAPPED AND UNLABELED REFRIGERATED CHEESE ON DISPLAY AND OFFERED FOR SALE. UNABLE TO VERIFY SOURCE, NO INVOICES PROVIDED. ALL CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 200LBS $1000 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL FOOD MUST BE OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE AND PROPER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.
11
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: VARIETY OF LABELED REFRIGERATED CHEESES (DIFFERENT TEXTURES OF CINCHO CHEESE, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, COTIJA CHEESE (WHOLE AND CRUMBLED), AND TAMALES WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. LABELS HAVE ABOVE PREMISES AS DISTRIBUTOR. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED FOR ALL PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS, CEILING, AND STORAGE BOXE IN PREP AREA , WAREWASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO USING UNSEALED CLAY CONTAINERS TO STORE MOLE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288654
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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288230
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, MASK, APRON, SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAT POISON BAGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED THAT RODENT BAIT STATIONS MUST BE SECURE WITH THE POISON INSIDE OF THE STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BARRELS OF RICE, BEANS, ETC. IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA---- APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AGAINST THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER----- APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE REAR KITCHEN ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT----APPROX. 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE CORNERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER-------AND APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240303
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232662
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TAMALES,CHIRIZO,FLAN).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA SHELVES
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET SPRAYER AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SAME.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS BROKEN THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232299 10/25/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE & BETWEEN BRICK AT SAME,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS & ON WHEEL BASE,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232299
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: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
11
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE NO DOCUMENTATION AND NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR ITEMS SUCH AS (10LBS.-EMPANADAS,40LBS-GORDITAS (WHEAT), 11 CASES-BOTTLED & 21-PACKAGED STRAWBERRY PARFAIT YOGURTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.A HELD FOR TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE APPROVED DOCUMENTS.APPX.182LBS.132 LITERS.$663.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER 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. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.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 10/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA SHELVES.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINKS DURING BUSINESS OPERATION AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE HAD TO LITE THE HOT WATER TANK .HOT WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET SPRAYER AT 1- COMP SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS BROKEN THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966407
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED MANY PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, NOT LABELED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.ENGLISH LABELS, COMMONNAME OF PRODUCT,NAME ADDRESS ZIPCODE OF MANUFACTURE, PROCESSOR PACKER, PREPARE OR DISTRIBUTOR, NET CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE. AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHTINGREDIENTS COMMON NAME ANY ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVES USED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CREATS USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR CHEESE GRINDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575381
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567135
Location recorded for this inspection · CREMERIA SANTA MARIA · 3424 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOBS NOT TURNED ON AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR AND THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND PROVIDE A RECEIPT OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEESES FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY CHEESE CASE AND DESSERTS FOR SALE IN A REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES OF CHEESE) ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED STOCK (SODA AND WATER) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE 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.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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