CERMAK FRESH MARKET
5101-5129 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Grocery Store
Inspection summary
CERMAK FRESH MARKET has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 23, 2021. The most recent inspection, on March 17, 2026, recorded 10 infractions.
1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2026. For example:
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2026. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2026. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2026. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2024. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
10 inspections
- Complaint
10 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED BIG OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA, AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING LINE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CARNITAS PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED DAMAGED AMD MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND CARNITAS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONOF GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON CARNITAS PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE ONLY FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER AND ON GROUND UNDERNEATH IT IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR GRATES IN FRONT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. ISNTRUCTED THE PERSON I N CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE BAKERY DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WTIH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HANDSOAP DURING INSPECTION.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. ISNTRUCTED THE PERSON I N CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS IN REAR FRUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE BAKERY DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Complaint
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING LINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN DELI COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING LINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING LINE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND TACO PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, MACARONI SALAD AT 46F, CEVICHE AT 44F, TUNA SALAD AT 44F, PASTA SALAD AT 53F, CHEESE AT 48F AND CUT TOMATOES AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED AND STAINED SURFACES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARDS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, DONUT DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
9 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREA.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL CLOSET NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND PALLETS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF REAR 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE DOCK AREA AND REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEAT PREP/PACKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP/TAQUERIA AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN/TAQUERIA EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2523133 DATED:07/23/2021 #39--OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH WASTE LINE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES. Oct 23, 2021 #48-OBSERVED NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Oct 23, 2021 #48--OBSERVED TILT KETTLE AND TORTILLA SLICER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES. Oct 23, 2021 #55--OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Oct 23, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 07/23/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- License
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER IN BAKERY SECTION MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 36.5F. FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZER AT OR BELOW FREEZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE FISH WALK-IN COOLER AND DELI COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS UNDERNEATH WASTE LINE IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO PRESSURE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED TILT KETTLE AND TORTILLA SLICER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BOTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AROUND SEVERAL PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FROM COMPRESSORS RUNNING OVER PREP AREAS IN MEAT, DELI, AND PRODUCE PREP ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MOVE PREP SURFACES OR SHIELD PIPES TO PREVENT DRIPS.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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