Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK FRESH MARKET on .
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Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
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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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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304500
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SALAD BAR. OBSERVED SOUP AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.1F, CHEESE AT 46.4F, COOKED RICE AT 45.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.8F, PORK AT 62.6F, MEATBALLS AT 47.1F, SALSA AT 62.8F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE SALAD BAR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $2500. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 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 AND DELI PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS ALONG THE WALL OF THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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: 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: 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: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE MEAT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO THE DOOR FRAME TO THE CUTTING ROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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
2300347
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 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 STORAGE SHELVES AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NEXT TO THE COFFEE/GELATO PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293919
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 SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS PROVIDED FOR THE OYSTERS, MUSSELS AND CLAMS IN THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT ALL IS SOLD OR SERVED AND THEN KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF SHELLFISH WORTH $50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RAW FOODS SO AS NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE THE FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF PORK WORTH $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NEXT TO THE COFFEE/GELATO PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. ALSO, OBSERVED TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE GROUND CLEAN AND FREE OF GREASE AND LITTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FISH WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN BETWEEN THE MEAT PREP AREAS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240364
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APROX 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE DELI AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DELI PREP AND BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222657
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2): THE FOLLOWING FOOD IN THE CHEF'S COOLER WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 GALLON AVOCADO SOUP (47.8F), 10 GALLON MINISTRONE SOUP(47.3F), 10 GALLON SALSA VERDE(46.4F), 4 GALLON SALSA ROJO (49.2F), 14 GALLON CORN CHOWDER(52.1F), 8 GALLON COOKED BEANS(46.8F). PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE ABOVE ITEMS. THE REPORTED TOTAL WEIGHT AND VALUE OF THE DISCARDED ITEMS IS APROX 450# AND $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED APROX 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DELI PREP AND BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B): OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104236
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088426
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS, NEAR ICE CREAM COUNTER, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE ON CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081920
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1976482, DATE 12/5/16, NOT CORRECTED. #35 OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN OR MISSING LID ON 4 BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AND PREP COOK STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED EXIT DOOR NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH DOOR SWEEP THAT NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AND PRODUCE PREP ROOM. ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK WAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING UNDERNEATH 3 BURNER COOK LINE STATION IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH UNFINISHED COVING. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING AT FLOOR JUNCTION, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS IN CHICKEN PREP ROOM, FISH WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS, FACING WINDOW IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS, NEAR ICE CREAM COUNTER, NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING HINGE ON CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOORS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976482
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY 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 THE CHICKEN COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN FISH PREP AREA, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER NOT UNDER THE CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770484
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY 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 NO COUNTER TOP AT THE GELATO STAND, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE IN THE REAR FISH ROOM NOT CONNECTED, LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DRAIN UNDER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CAP IF NOT IN USE.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DELI WALK IN COOLER ONE LIGHT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WATER SUPPLY/BACKFLOW DEVICE INSTALLED AT REAR REGULAR ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING AT THE BAKERY, CHICKEN STORAGE, AND MEAT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE.
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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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