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CERMAK FRESH MARKET

6623 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK FRESH MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621352

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552512

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE KITCHEN DISH ROOM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE LOCATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: AT THE CUSTOMER WOMAN'S WASHROOM 75.9F. CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM 73.2F. PRODUCE PREP 76.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS THAT WERE VISIBLY CRACKED AND LEAKING OUT FROM THE STORAGE CARTON BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PEELED AND PREPARED ONIONS AND VARIOUS PEPPERS AND ASSORTED VEGETABLES INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP WALK-IN COOLER. ALL VEGETABLES WERE DISCARDED AND EGGS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE IN-USE KNIVES BETWEEN THE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE SOILED FLOOR MATTING ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN PANS IN THE BAKERY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PREP TABLES IN THE RAW CHICKEN PREP/CUTTING ROOM. MUST BE NON-POROUS AND CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE BAKERY PREP. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER AND A WHEELED, METAL FOOD CART IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING IN THE MEAT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BAKERY PREP. MUST REPLACE ALL.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED CAULKING AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL. BLACKENED AND MOLDY CAULKING AT THE BAKERY HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE BOTH.----EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BAKERY STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528287

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524002

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH AT DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-28-20 INSPECTION # 2401692. VIOLATION 48. OBSERVED COOKING POTS TILT SKILLET AND KETTLE USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK. MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR.MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL BEFORE RE-INSPECTION VIOLATION 53. MUST PROVIDE A TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401692

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POTS TILT SKILLET AND KETTLE USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOMS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385850

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON HAND WASHING SINK IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN CHICKEN MEAT PREP ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHICKEN MEAT PREP ROOM , EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PRODUCE ROOM PREP .TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 86.5F TO 90 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/2-3/4" OPENING ON BOTTOM OF SLIDING REAR DELIVERY ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POTS TILT SKILLET AND KETTLE USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER DELI DEPARTMENT EXPOSED SINK

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN KNEE PRES REGULATOR FOR WATER ION HAND WASHING SINK IN CHICKEN MEAT DEPARTMENT

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOMS

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA AROUND EXTERIOR GARBAGE COMPACTOR DUMPSTER COVERED WITH RESIDUA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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
2300343

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(CHICKEN ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

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
2293876

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(CHICKEN ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291061

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILLKIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 4 HANDWASHING SINKS AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AT LOWER LEVEL AT BREAK ROOM AREAS.CURRENTLY WATER AT 75.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE. BUSINESS MAINTENANCE REPAIRED ADJUSTED SINKS AND REPLENISHED HOT WATER 100F BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(CHICKEN ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/MEASURING DEVICE AT PREMISES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES. 4-302.13B PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGES NOT FUNCTIONAL AT 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AT PREMISES. MUST BE REMOVED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT. (WATER BOTTLES BEING STORED AT BASEMENT). MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM BASEMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181520

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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: OBSERVED SUSHI REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON SUSHI REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH WORN WITH DARK GROOVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM MISSING OR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE OR REPAIR CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM WITH 1/2 SINKS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED LACK OF THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE CHECKED AND EVERY COOLER NEEDS AN EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER INCLUDING CAKE COOLERS AND SUSHI COOLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176961

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING TAMALES AND MEXICAN SOUP AT 55.5F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 6 PACKAGES OF RIBS VALUED AT $36 AT 124.0F, 7 PACKAGES OF TAMALES VALUED AT $40 AT 124.3F, 6 LUNCH PLATES CONTAINING MEAT AT 126.0F VALUED AT $30, 8 DINNER PLATES CONTAINING MEAT AT 127.0F VALUED AT $48, 14 SANDWICHES AT 106F VALUED AT $50,4 GALLONS SOUP AT 118F VALUED AT $50. OBSERVED 3 DOZEN EGGS ON SALAD BAR AT 56.1F VALUED AT $25, AND 3 GALLONS MEXICAN SOUP AT 56.6F VALUED AT $25 WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED 50LBS OF VARIOUS SUSHI ROLLS VALUED AT $300 AT 53.4F.ALL SUSHI WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED GAUGE COCKS ON DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY IN DISREPAIR. RINSE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHING 165F. REPAIR WASH WATER GAUGE AND RINSE WATER GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON SUSHI REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH WORN WITH DARK GROOVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM MISSING OR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE OR REPAIR CEILING TILES IN MENS STAFF WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OUT ABOVE COOLING AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM WITH 1/2 SINKS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED LACK OF THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE CHECKED AND EVERY COOLER NEEDS AN EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER INCLUDING CAKE COOLERS AND SUSHI COOLERS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955706

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE SEALED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL RAW WOOD

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS. NOTED MEAT SAW IN CHICKEN BUTCHERING AREA WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MEAT SAW

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT CHICKEN BUTCHERING AREA LEAKING AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SAME AREA SLOW DRAINING.ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS. VENTILATION AT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AT WAREHOUSE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955670

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE SEALED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL RAW WOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS. NOTED MEAT SAW IN CHICKEN BUTCHERING AREA WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MEAT SAW.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT CHICKEN BUTCHERING AREA LEAKING AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SAME AREA SLOW DRAINING.ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS. VENTILATION AT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AT WAREHOUSE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

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  • WARREN PARK HEALTH & LIVING CENTER6700 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60645Long Term Care · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • S & C ELECTRIC COMPANY6601 N RIDGE BLVD · Chicago, IL 60626Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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