Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618318
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS HOLDING DELI PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED IN GREASE. ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, PRODUCE PREP AND STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441973
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT SERVING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441965
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNAPROVED FOOD SOURCE OBSERVED BOTTLES OF ORANGE JUICE ON DISPLAY AREA BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT CHICAGO DEPARTMENT HEALTH APPROVAL. HOME MADE ORANGE JUICE BOTTLES (16OZ,32OZ AND 64OZ) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ORANGE JUICE BOTTLES APPROXIMATELY 63LBS VALUE $155.65 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA CURRENTLY ORANGE JUICE OBSERVED BOTTLES ON DISPLAY OFFERED FOR SALE BEING MANUALLY CAPPED (16OZ, 32OZ AND 64OZ BOTTLE SOLD) TAGGED JUICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/10/14 REPORT#1408271. (30)FOUND THE SOFRITO PREPARED BY STORE UNLABELED IN CUSTOMER REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF ITEM, INGREDIENTS, STORE NAME, AND ADDRESS. 31 FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE SHIELD/DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER REACH IN BREAD CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (34) FOUND THE METAL LAYER OF THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE BUBBLED AND STARTING TO RISE AWAY FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 FOUND THE CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE BLACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND IN CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT SERVING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501731
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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: FOUND THE SOFRITO PREPARED BY STORE UNLABELED IN CUSTOMER REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF ITEM, INGREDIENTS, STORE NAME, AND ADDRESS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PRODUCE AND MEAT DEPARTMENT WRAPPING STATION CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE SHIELD/DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER REACH IN BREAD CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE METAL LAYER OF THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE BUBBLED AND STARTING TO RISE AWAY FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE BLACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FULLY SHIELD THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE METAL PRODUCE PREP TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408271
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 30 POUNDS OF CHORIZO(PORK) AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED A MEAT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER BUT NO SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE EACH COMPARTMENT FILLED-1 WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR WASHING, 1 WITH WATER FOR RINSING, AND 1 WITH AN APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITZING SOLUTION(BLEACH, QUATS, OR IODINE) FOR SANITIZING- AND DISHES MUST BE RAN THROUGH EACH COMPARTMENT FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANITIZE. OPERATOR COMPLIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1395764 DATED 1-28-14 NOT CORRECTED: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND THE SOFRITO PREPARED BY STORE UNLABELED IN CUSTOMER REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WITH NAME OF ITEM, INGREDIENTS, STORE NAME, AND ADDRESS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PRODUCE AND MEAT DEPARTMENT WRAPPING STATION CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE SHIELD/DOOR TO THE CUSTOMER REACH IN BREAD CASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE METAL LAYER OF THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE BUBBLED AND STARTING TO RISE AWAY FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CAULK BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO BE BLACK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FULLY SHIELD THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE METAL PRODUCE PREP TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395764
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REAR DELI WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD-UP AT KITCHEN/COOKING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BLENDER, MEAT AND PRODUCE TRAY CARTS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED BROKEN/OPENING ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK UNDER BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. (PRODUCE PREP AREA)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.-----------NOTED WALK-IN COOLER DRANLINE DRAINING INTO ONE HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DRAIN LINE MUST BE REROUTE PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343476
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE DELI COOLER CEILING HAS A DAMAGED OPENING COVERED WITH A FOIL PAN, REPAIR THE CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BATHROOM AND DELI WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE UNEVEN, DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN BETWEEN THE GAPS IN THE BUTCHER DISPLAY UNITS AND AROUND THE PRODUCE PREP AREA ARE DIRTY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE BUTCHER CUTTING ROOM AND KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND CORRODED, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE WIDE AISLE BROOM IS HUNG DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROOM AND HANGER AWAY FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOPS ARE STORED IN THE BIN HANDLES IN THE ICE, STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY HOLDER THAT PROTECTS THEM AND THE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235200
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE ADDRESS OF WHERE THE PRODUCT COME FROM, THE SOURCE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS PRODUCE AREA, AND BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR VENTS, REMOVE ALL DUST PARTICLES,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO BREAD OVEN FRONT OF STORE AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN BACK OF STORE, OR A EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NEEDED,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST MAKE SURE THAT ALL DIGITAL THERMOMETERS ARE PROPERLY WORKING
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586248
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT DELI 3 COMP SINK,FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE HAM WALK-IN-COOLER.
34
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.FLOORS IN KITCHEN REAR BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WERE NOTED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEW LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE MEAT/DELI COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DELI AREA,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634932
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE HAM WALK-IN-COOLER.
34
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.FLOORS IN KITCHEN REAR BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WERE NOTED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEW LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE MEAT/DELI COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DELI AREA,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634843
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT CUTTING WALK-IN- COOLER.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: 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DELI MEAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND BEHIND OVEN AREAS REAR. AND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT MIDDLE 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY WERE DOORS MEET MUST MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
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 PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT DELI 3 COMP SINK,FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE HAM WALK-IN-COOLER.
34
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.FLOORS IN KITCHEN REAR BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WERE NOTED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEW LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE MEAT/DELI COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT DELI AREA,DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DELI AREA,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
610219
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
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 AT MEAT DEPT AREA MULTI-TASKING HANDLING READY TO EAT SLICED MEATS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS AS REQUIRED ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP,HAND PAPERTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PRODUCE PREP AREA.
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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.GASKET AND METAL DOOR BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER DAMAGED OF DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR.
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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. FLOORS BENEATH THE POTATO CHIP SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM ARE DIRTY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND WATER LEAKING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK LOCATED AT MEAT DEPT --MUST REPAIR,CHICKEN ROTISSERIE STORED AT REAR BY PRODUCE PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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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. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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. CLUTTERED CONDITIONS OUTSIDE BY DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE REMOVED-POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. WIPING CLOTHS AT MEAT DEPT MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491707
Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK PRODUCE NO.4 · 2701 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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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.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER--MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREA,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK LOCATED DELI AREA,All cooking equipment must be kept clean at all times.
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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.FOUND SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN-COOLERS--MUST REPAIR,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY--MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER--MUST REPLACE.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING BENEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT MEAT CUTTING ROOM--MUST REPAIR.
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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.FOUND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER--MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 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.
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