Food Safety Report: Cermak Fresh Market, 3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

3311 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

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 & 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