CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC

Oct 31, 2024

0 violations

Oct 24, 2024

8 violations

Key Violations:

1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.;;13|FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: ADULTERATED FOOD AND OBSERVED MEAT HANGING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MEAT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD THE EMPLOYEE DISCARD 5LBS OF MEAT WITH A VALUE OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHEESE AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1"-2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. OBSERVED 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FURNACE, BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ON THE LANDING LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Jan 19, 2023

2 violations

Key Violations:

57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 12, 2023

14 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DOOR WAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 45.5F AND 60.9F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION TO 105F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C);;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, DAIRY CREAMERS. ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE MARTINEZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:30 AM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3-5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100-150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANCE,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER ALL CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BASMENT BETWEEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER.ALSO APPX. 5 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.CLUTTER IS A POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA NEEDS TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/04/23.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BY STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLOOD RESIDUAL FROM THE MEAT PRODUCT IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 12, 2022

0 violations

Oct 7, 2022

3 violations

Key Violations:

|HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA;;|IN BASEMENT AREA ON STEPS AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS

Oct 3, 2022

14 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (71.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.;;|IN BASEMENT AREA ON EVERY STEP AND ON FLOORS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA ON FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL ON REMOVAL AND MINIMIZING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).;;|IN HALLWAY ON AND AROUND WHITE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE PACKED ON PREMISES MISSING LABELS WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE ON PREMISES MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.;;|UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR, UNDERNEATH TABLES, EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER HEATER, AND FURNACE IN REAR DISH AREA;;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD MICE THORUGHOUT FACILTIY(WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT). OBSERVED 20 DEAD ROACHES IN SALES FLOOR AREA (COLD-HOLDING UNIT, FLOORS,CORNERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PEST AND SANITZIE ALL AREAS.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN FOLLOWING AREAS;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNWRAPPED AND EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL FOOD COVERED AND PROPERLY WRAPPED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;50|HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY (UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453800 DATED:10/26/2020:#40 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 26, 2020

5 violations

Key Violations:

2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS VARAIETY FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES , DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PSOTED FOR PUBLCI VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;35|APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .

Oct 15, 2020

6 violations

Key Violations:

2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOODS... VARIETY OF SLICED FRESH CHEESES, SAUSAGES, TAMALES, COOKED CARNE ,DAIRY CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;35|APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW PORK SAUSAGES IMPROPERLY THAWING ON REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PER CODE ON PREMISE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND STACKED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT .

Sep 26, 2019

2 violations

Key Violations:

47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BLACK MILK TYPE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO USING UNSEALED CLAY CONTAINERS TO STORE MOLE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.