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Restaurant: Cermak Produce
Address: 4401 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Feb 14, 2013

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All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED (REAR MEAT PREP AREA). NOTED FAUCET NECK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PRODUCE WALK-IN AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.
DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE I PRODUCE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREA.----- MUST RE CAULK OR RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT SERVICE AREA.------MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN METAL SHEET FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER
DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.-----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF AT MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------ALSO MUST REPAINT RUSTED METAL POST INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL FRAME AROUND MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AT MEAT PREP AREA.
NOTED DAMAGED WALL BEHIND MEAT GRINDER INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL FRP WALL SHEET.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DISPLAY AND ABOVE MEAT SERVICE AREA.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.---------MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA (REAR).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOPSINK FAUCET (NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK) AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
NOTED METAL FLOORING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.------------MUST FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MEAT PREP AREA OR LEVEL.

Floor not maintained in butcher/deli area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
Ceiling tile and ventilation/light covers not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile and detail clean all ventilation and light covers. Coving tile missing in area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing tile. Men's toilet room walls not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.
Light bulbs not maintained in produce display case. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs, replace missing or non-cleaned light shields and install end caps.
Three compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at drainline under main 3 compartment sink and repair cold water faucet handle at rear 3 compartment sink. Utility sink faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Men's toilet bowl not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover at top of toilet.
Deli meats inside display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.
Front entry doors not rodent proofed. Both sets of entry doors has 1/4 gap at bottom in middle. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 2-1 gallon containers of whole milk at 44.1 F, being stored on edge of cooler shelf. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below and not to overstock milk in cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00, 16lbs.

Violation #18 now corrected.
Ceiling tile and ventilation/light covers not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile and detail clean all ventilation and light covers. Coving tile missing in area along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing tile. Men's toilet room walls not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls.
Floor not maintained in butcher/deli area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
Deli meats inside display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date deli meat loaves within 5 days once seal has been broken.
Light bulbs not maintained in produce display case. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs, replace missing or non-cleaned light shields and install end caps.
Three compartment sinks not maintained. Instructed to repair leak at drainline under main 3 compartment sink and repair cold water faucet handle at rear 3 compartment sink. Utility sink faucet not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Men's toilet bowl not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover at top of toilet.

SEWER COMING FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS, IN DELI, KITCHEN AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, WATER BACKING UP IN ALL BATHROOMS BY OFFICE AREA, WHEN WATER IS BEING FLUSHED, BATHROOMS ARE OUT OF ORDER, ALL DRAINS MUST BE RODDED, AND CLEANED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER IS LUKE WARM, READING 90'F, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, READING AT LEAST 110'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, (REAR PREP AREA,KITCHEN,FRONT DELI AREA, FOOD DISPLAY AREA ECT)
MUST REPAIR BROKEN BRICK TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY COOKED FOODS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST LABEL ALL FOODS IN DISPLAY CASE WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM
MUST REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE SHELF, AND REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND MEAT COUNTER
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA,KITCHEN AREA,MEAT AREA ECT.
ALL BATHROOMS INOPERABLE, DUE TO SEWER BACK-UP, AND WASTE WATER COMING ONTO FLOOR WHEN FLUSHED,MANGER STATED EMPLOYEE TAKES A BREAK AND GOES ACROSS A STREET TO USE THE BATHROOM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
REAR OVERHEAD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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