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Cermak Fresh Market, 3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: October 21, 2023 8:01 AM
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5 months ago

Report date: Oct 18, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: bserved build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage... See More & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed all wiping cloths in all areas of facility not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard used as liner on floor in meat and produce prep areas. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area and food prep area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6' away from the wall

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed non-food contact food surfaces (slicer, bandsaw, plastic packaging machine, etc) with an accumulation of food debris and residue. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must detail clean dried food debris from floors in walk in freezer adjacent to the hot food line, instructed to maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of sticky residue on floor surrounding compacting machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed build up of dust on fans in produce cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Aug 11, 2022
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed person in charge to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees.... See More Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed food employee washing hands in warewashing sink during inspection. Instructed person in charge to direct employees to utilize handwashing sink only for cleaning hands. Priority foundation 7-38-010 violation. Citation issued.

9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed food handler handling tcs foods (sliced melon and sliced cabbage) with bare hands while preparing product for sale. Instructed person in charge that bare hand contact with ready to eat is prohibited at all times. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured #10 melon at cost of $20. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed build up of pink and black slime substance on interior surfaces of ice machine(ice not for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed heavily soiled cutting board being used for cutting ready to eat raw vegetables during inspection. Instructed person that cutting surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized when contamination has occured. Instructed person in charge to replace cutting board. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 30-40 fruit flies in rear dry storage area on and around compactor machinery. Instructed person in charge to remove, clean and sanitize affected areas, and inform pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed no splashguard in-between handwashing sink and 3-compartment sink in rear produce prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain to prevent contamination.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed meat cutting employee using apron to wipe face during inspection. Instructed person in charge to direct employee in proper hygienic practices. Person in charge instructed employee to change apron and wash hands.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed all wiping cloths in all areas of facility not properly stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed person in charge to implement sanitation buckets and store all wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer at all times.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of sticky residue on floor surrounding compacting machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

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- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

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- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

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