Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK FRESH MARKET on .
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1
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635043
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS DIRECTLY NEXT TO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565266
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE FAUCETS ON THE BAKERY HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD MEAT DEBRIS SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT (BEEF/PORK) WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DIRT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556636
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK INDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED TO THE FRESH CLAMS, MUSSELS, AND OYSTERS BEING DISPLAYED IN THE MEAT/FISH DEPARTMENT. ALSO FOUND NO RECORDS OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS BEING KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS KEEP TAGS ATTACHED TO SHELLSTOCK, AND TO KEEP RECORDS OF TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID SHELLSTOCK DISCARDED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 40 LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP (RED POZOLE) STORED IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE (6/1/22) AT 52.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGH ALL THE DEPARTMENTS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING/STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP BAKERY AREA, AT THE DELI DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND AT THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK (FROM FAUCET AND PIPE BELOW). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529192
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: BSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523932
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523838
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE OBSERVED A BIG GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CARDBOARD BOXES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.4F, PORK RIBS AT 46.1F, PORK CARNITAS AT 49.2F, COOKED BEEF 47.5F PASTA AT 50.3F, RICE AT 50.5F, BEANS 49.8F RAW CHICKEN 47.6F AND RAW BEEF 51.9F MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 190# OF FOOD WORTH $1280.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED GREEN SAUCE, PORK CARNITAS, PORK RIBS, PASTA, RICE, COOKED BEEF, BEEF SOUP AND BEANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER IMMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# VALUE OF 250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF THE WAK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AIR AMBIEN TEMPERATURE 50.1F. MUST REPAIR AN MAINTAIN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND KITCHEN FOOD PREAPRATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPIG CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND JUICE DEPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKIG FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464048
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464001
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463753
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN PACKAGED SAUSAGE TO APPEAR UNWHOLESOME. OBSERVED ICE CRYSTALIZATION INSIDE PACKAGED SAUSAGE IN FREEZER CASE ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL FROZEN TCS FOODS MUST BE WHOLESOME AND INTACT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED MEATS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND PIZZAS RANGING IN TEMPERATURES 101.4F-121.1F UNDER HEAT LAMP AT HOT FOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOLD HOLDING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PIZZAS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. (PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET AND SEVERAL LEAKS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (HOT WATER AVAILABLE) IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM "OUT OF ORDER" IN REAR OF FACILITY DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNS/ SENSOR DAMAGED ON WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN HEAVILY SOILED IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOORS OF FISH WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN CEILING OF CHICKEN PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN DISREPAIR IN FISH PREP ROOM (LIGHTS FLASHING). MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUE CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED SUMMAR REPORT FROM REPORT #2371074, DATED 5/26/20, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (IT WAS BEHIND OTHER DOCUMENTS AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371074
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370792
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE IN BAKERY KITCHEN. OBSERVED HAND SINK COVERED AND WATER TURNED OFF AT PIPES BELOW. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED BASIN COVER, AND TURNED ON WATER AT PIPES BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN REAR OF STORE, BEHIND GELATO AREA. HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO MISSING EQUIPMENT UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $3. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SURFACE ON SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ALUMINUM FOIL NOT PERMITTED FOR USE AS A SURFACE COVERING. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE CRACKS IN FLOOR OF REAR GROCERY DRY STORAGE ROOM (NEAR GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305057
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE OUTSIDE AND TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304863
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HOT FOODS PREP AREAS (TACOS AND ROTISSERIE).
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304500 ON 8/12/19: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO THE GELATO AREA, FRUIT AND JUICE PREP AREA NEAR THE CASH REGISTERS, MEAT AND FISH PREP AREA, MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, DELI PREP AREA AND PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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