CREMERIA SANTA MARIA

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO. (GORDITAS, YOGURT, PRE PACKAGED NUTS, SPICES).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NUMEROUS CHEESE PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER SPOILED AND OF UNSOUND CONDITION, LARGE GREEN/BLACK MOLD SPORES NOTED ON PRODUCT AND EXTREME FOUL ODOR FROM SAME. ALSO NOTED UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF YOGURT, PACKAGED BAKERY GOODS ON SITE OF UNKNOWN SOURCE, NO INVOICES ON SITE, AND PRODUCT WITHOUT LABELES. ALL PRODUCTS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 100LBS. INSTD NOT TO REMOVE UNTIL FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B CRITICAL.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE FLYING INSECTS (OVER 20) AND DEAD INSECTS NOTED ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICE READY TO EAT CHEESES). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. WET SURFACE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE CRACKED TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. STOCK AGAINST WALLS AND ON ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT TAMALES AND CHEESE AND DELI ITEMS ARE CUT AND SERVED. OBTAIN ENOUGH CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COVER THE HOURS OF OPERATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE PACKED TO THE CORNERS AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, REMOVE UNESSESARY CLUTTER FROM THE BUSINESS DISH/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND REAR OF STORE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: THE DELI WORKERS ARE WEARING STREET CLOTHES, HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A BIB APRON OR UNIFORM OVER THERE STREET CLOTHING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN WALKIN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND UNIT: CORRECT BY JUNE 22, 2012.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY: CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM AND CEILING TILE AROUND VENT ABOVE 1 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DUST: CORRECT BY JUNE 22, 2012.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.

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 DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 48.9F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS RICE PUDDING ,FLAN,GELATINA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT RICE PUDDING 46.3F-47.2F,GELATINA 47.4F-48.1F,FLAN 47.8F-48.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.45LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN BAGS & FOOD STORAGE BINS OF BEANS,CANDY,NUTS,SPICES,ETC.FLIES & FRUIT FLIES IN & ON FOOD & CONTAINERS & BAGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER & PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS7-38-005A).

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 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL READY TO EAT DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNITS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR & MILK COOLER,GLASS ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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.THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTI TASK AND NOT WASHING HANDS, [CLEANING PREP TABLES, COOLERS, REMOVING BOXES AND SERVING CUSTOMERS, CUTTING CHEESE AND CHORIZO], BUT NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.

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. NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PER SUPERVISOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ON PREMISES AND TANK REPAIRED BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW. SUPERVISOR ON PREMISES.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TOILET NOT MAINTAIN, FOUND TOILET BOWL OVER FLOWING WITH WASTE WATER. PER SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR ABOVE TOILET. PLUMBER ON PREMISES BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW AND REPAIRED TOILET. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY, OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF BEANS, NUTS, AND DRIED CORN. OBSERVED CHILDREN PLAYING WITH ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED ALL ABOVE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, AND COVERED. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 [A]SERIOUS.

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

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; COOLERS, SLICER, GRINDER, COUNTERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.