Cermak Produce, 3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Cermak Produce
Address: 3311 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: May 8, 2012
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100

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 19, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 24, 2010 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 4, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Feb 14, 2011 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 3, 2011 100
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 13, 2011 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS [multiple violations]
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 20, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 27, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 8, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 19, 2010

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS AT RECEIVING DOOR.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MEAT SLICERS AT DELI AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL MEAT CUTTING AREA FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL IN KITCHEN.

Jun 24, 2010

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND 30LBS. OF COOKED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.3F TO 53.1F, 8LBS. CKD. HAM RANGING FROM 47.5F-55.1F, 13LBS. POTATOES SALAD 48.1F, 8LBS. MAC. SALAD 49.9F, 2LBS. SALAMI 51.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F. OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. V=$160.OO. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 FAUCETS AT MEAT AND DELI AREAS 3PART SINKS, AND PIPES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Feb 4, 2011

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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS & DELI DISPLAY CASES SUCH AS COOKED RICE 112.6F,COOKED STEAK 111.3F,COOKED PORK RIBS 107.1F,COOKED CHICEN 129.2F,MACARONI SALAD 45.1F,COLESLAW 45.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.29LBS.$55.
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 EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLIES TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON CEILINGS & WALLS IN DELI AREA,PRODUCE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/11.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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 OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Feb 14, 2011

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOLIET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINKS WHILE READY TO EAT & HOT HOLDING FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.CEASED OPERATIONS IN DELI AREA AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES HAS A 75 GALLON HOT WATER TANK STORED ON 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO LOOK INTO HAVING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED TO BE CONDUSIVE TO BUSINESS DURING WORKING HOURS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:45 A.M.CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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.FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.MANAGER STATES PEST CONTROL HAS SERVICED PREMISES SEVERAL TIMES BUT NO RECEIPT AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.
Inspector 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 ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector 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 OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

Mar 3, 2011

Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 ADDITIONAL MEAT SLICER TO SLICE VARIOUS OTHER LUNCHEON MEATS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & LOOSE FANGUARD COVERS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WRAPPING STATION ,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES ,HOPPER GRINDER,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DELI AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING PANELS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALL AT TRASH COMPACTOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,DAMAGED WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,DAMAGED OVER HEAD DOOR DOOR SWEEP,MISSING TRIM AT WALL TRASH COMPACTOR.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INWALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Inspector 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.HOT HOLDING UNIT & ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

Oct 13, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT 48.0F AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT.SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SITE.READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS 40.0F AT THIS TIME.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ALSO REAR OVERHEAD RECEIVING DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING & FLOOR DRAINS HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & TRASH IN & AROUND THEM.MUST CLEAN DRAINS,RODENT PROOF DOOR & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED PRODUCE PREP HAND SINK MISSING A DRAIN PIPE,WATER DRAINS INTO MOP SINK BELOW.MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SINK & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GLASS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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 WELD HOLE IN 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE.

Oct 20, 2011

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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.FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.
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 RODENT FECES IN WATER BOTTLE HOLDING RACK, 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON PRODUCE PALLET, UNDER AND INSIDE WEIGHT SCALE AND PREP WRAPPING STATION,CRAWLING ON WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,MEAT GRINDER,3- COMP SINK IN PRODUCE AREA.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL BASES IN MEAT PROCESSING,WALK IN COOLER & PREP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

Oct 27, 2011

VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

May 8, 2012

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PLASTIC PANELING OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK IN UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WALK-IN UNITS AND IN PREP AREAS.
REPLACE BLOWN BULBS INSIDE OF PRODUCE COOLER (CDI). PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR SOME LIGHTS IN BUTCHER COOLER WHERE NEEDED.
LEAKING COMPRESSORS IN BOTH WALK-IN UNITS; REPAIR. LEAKING VALVE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE; REPAIR.

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