Pass

Cermak Produce

3435 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 7, 2025

Cermak Produce was last inspected on November 7, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

November 7, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: The hand washing sink in the meat department needs a partitioner to separate any back splashing onto the 3-comp. Drainboard. Instructed to provide and maintain. The cover is missing for the vent in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain a cover for the vent.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep dark grooves and stains in the meat and produce departments. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The fan covers in all the walk in coolers with thick dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fan covers.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under the storage racks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls in the meat department with food and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: No lighting in the basement walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

30 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed a stained cutting board with dark grooves in the produce prep area. Observed the plastic area of the deli meat slicer needs detail cleaning to remove minor debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed built-up food debris in the plastic area of the deli ham slicer. Instructed to remove plastic, remove the accumulated food debris, as well as clean and sanitize said ham slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the oven located in the prepared food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed about 20 lbs of raw chorizo at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 58.5f; at the time of the inspection, the chorizo hanging from a rod at room temperature in the butcher prep area. Instructed: all cold tcs foods must be held in a refrigeration unit at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded and denatured said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 15 rat droppings located in the vestibule area around the dry storage area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed built-up food debris in the plastic area of the deli ham slicer. Instructed to remove plastic, remove the accumulated food debris, as well as clean and sanitize said ham slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the oven located in the prepared food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for large equipment that is too large to submerge inside of the 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to provide a written procedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing large equipment or provide a larger 3-compartment sink or remove large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed built-up food debris in the plastic area of the deli ham slicer. Instructed to remove plastic, remove the accumulated food debris as well as clean and sanitize said ham slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the oven located in the prepared food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed no discard date labels for ready-to-eat foods in the deli reach in coolers such as deli meat and cheeses. Instructed to provide discard date labels for all ready-to-eat foods upon opening the original packaging. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: 3-502.11 observed no department-approved variance on site for curing meats such as chorizo that is held at room temperature. Instructed to provide a department-approved variance for special processes. Chorizo tagged and held for inspection and may not be sold to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: 8-103.11 observed no haccp plan presented for curing meat. For citation, priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005. Please see violation #29.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 75 rat droppings in various areas of the basement under dry storage shelves, in a box of bleach, and various corners of the basement storage areas. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed aluminum foil being used as a shelf liner in the prepared foods prep area. Instructed to remove, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed no written procedure for large equipment that is too large to submerge inside of the 3-compartment sinks. Instructed to provide a written procedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing large equipment or provide a larger 3-compartment sink or remove large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed built-up food debris in the plastic area of the deli ham slicer. Instructed to remove plastic, remove the accumulated food debris as well as clean and sanitize said ham slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris under the oven located in the prepared food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 found an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the rear storage area, directly across from poultry prep. Noted an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the basement next to the door with stairs next to soda storage. Instructed manager to remove water, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 found an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the rear storage area, directly across from poultry prep. Noted an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the basement next to the door with stairs next to soda storage. Instructed manager to remove water, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at the handwashing sink located in the women's employee toilet room. Also noted is no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink located in poultry prep. Handwashing signage must be posted at all handwashing sinks at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cross-contamination. Found ready-to-eat pork skins stored in the raw eggs cardboard box. Instructed manager: discard pork skins and not store ready-to-eat food items in raw food containers to prevent cross-contamination. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found food contact surface of ice machine (top interior) filled with black mold-like substance. Instructed manager to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Found the operator curing meat and observed chorizo drying in the meat butcher prep area. Also noted is steak jerky drying under the hood in the rear food prep area. Found no variance on site. A retail food establishment shall obtain an approved variance from cdph before curing food. Chorizo and beef jerky were tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed operator to no longer sell or serve said food items until haccp and a variance is approved by cdph. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Found no haccp or variance on site. Approved haccp and variance is required for curing. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with violation #29.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Found no label on bulk food containers (flour, seasoning, etc.) taken out of original packaging. Instructed manager to provide common names for all food containers taken out of their original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found approx. 100 rat droppings in the following areas: under the dry storage rack where taijin, ramen, evap milk, etc is stored. Said rack is directly across from the poultry prep area and in the basement area where soda is stored. The operator must eliminate pest activity. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Found liquor stored on the floor throughout the facility. Noted food stored on floor in dairy cooler. Instructed manager to store at least 6 inches off of floor to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found paint peeling from ceiling in rear dry storage area located directly across from poultry prep. Instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the rear storage area, directly across from poultry prep. Noted an excessive amount of water on the floor located in the basement next to the door with stairs next to soda storage. Instructed manager to remove water, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found the basement freezer without light. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the condenser unit in the walk in meat cooler. Must defrost and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelves need cleaning in the kitchen and in the meat cooler to remove debris and spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage can in the women wash room with a lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall and ceiling inside of the walk in meat cooler to remove dark stains and food splatter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside of the walk in meat prep/storage cooler and in the kitchen to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the display dairy cooler to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board in the meat grinding area stained and pited not clean, instructed to clean or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage rack in walk-in cooler for (deli foods), and a two tier cart in the meat room, instructed to remove the rust or replace. Also clean storage tables under the chicken processing room.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa, etc. Unable to fully submerge in three compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basin of 3 compartment sink or have a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the two compartment sink in the produce area, and produce walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.also clean the floor under the storage shelves in the produce cooler, and in the meat cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates instructed to provide new update certificates for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No ciation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on tcs foods in the deli area,held in establishment for more than 24 hours. Instructed to provide date in which the food is to be sold, discarded, or consumed by. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a lab result for dry meat (beef), dated 2/8/2007. Instructed to provide new lab result.(must be retested every 5 years). Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean in the rear butcher shop, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tile in the sea food section water damaged/black substance on the outside tile, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas: in prep areas of food debris and under food storage shelves in basement, on display floor under racks and shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in basement walk-in freezer. Must provide.

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in produce prep area where melons are cut for sale, handsink needed in area where bulk foods area bagged, handsink needed in bread baking area. Must install and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand towels at the meat/deli department handwashing sink and the handwashing sink at the opposite end of the prep area was not maintained. There was a large hole in the p trap drain underneath the handwashing sink. After the trap was replaced, the handwashing sink was clogged with standing water and was still leaking water from the drain. Management instructed to provide soap and paper towels at all handwashing sinks and to repair the handwashing sink so that it drains properly. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicken stored in direct contact with cardboard boxes in the meat walk-in cooler and other meats (pork, sausage, etc.) stored in plastic grocery bags in the meat cooler and deli case. Management instructed to store all foods in food grade bags or storage containers only.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the shelving in the kitchen prep area, and food storage containers in the meat walk-in cooler, light shields in the meat/deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the kitchen prep area. Replace the broken floor tiles near the back wall behind the meat/deli case.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: One light shield is missing above the meat/deli department prep area. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in produce prep area where melons are cut for sale, handsink needed in area where bulk foods area bagged, handsink needed in bread baking area. 3 compartment sink needed in produce prep area remove the 2 compartment and install 3 compartment. Must install and maintain

  16. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in meat department cutting room in need of repair. Missing, broken floor tiles allowing water to pool. Floors in basement, rear storage, produce and kitchen in need of detail cleaning under and around all shelves. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in kitchen is peeling must scrape and or repair area. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in produce prep area where melons are cut for sale, handsink needed in area where bulk foods area bagged, handsink needed in bread baking area. 3 compartment sink needed in produce prep area remove the 2 compartment and install 3 compartment. Must install and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed in walk in dairy/produce cooler. Must install and maintain.

  17. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found walk in dairy/produce cooler in basement at 51.4 degrees air temperature. Instructed manager to correct cooler and maintain air temperature of 40 degrees or below at all times. Cooler not being tagged at this time due to repair person on site critical violation

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous products at improper temperature...69 cases large eggs, 2 cases 18pk eggs, 1 case organic eggs, 1 cases queso fresco, 26 cases crema chona, 8 cs raymundos, 5 cs crema supremo, 5 cs chorizo chona, 7 cs chorizo popular, 21 cs queso supremo, 24 cs queso chona, 25 cs queso viajero, 13 cs chorizo supremo, 3 cs carnival franks etc... All products were at improper temperature. Eggs 47.8, chorizo 48.2, crema 48.5, hot dogs 48.1, queso fresco 47.9 etc... All products were discarded and denatured at time of inspection. Total value $3574 approx weight 1500 pounds. Critical violation

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found handsink in meat department in poor repair. P-trap is not connected. Water falls to floor when in use. Instructed to use handsink at the deli side of counter. Must repair and maintain sink. Critical violation.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from sept 16, 2016 report#1960656 #32 observed cutting board with deep dark grooves in meat walk in cooler. Observed air curtain in poor repair in meat and produce walk in coolers. Instructed to replace all and maintain #36 observed light shield in poor repair in the produce walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain #41 observed meat walk in freezer located in the basement is unorganized. Instructed to organize and maintain. Instructed to correct and maintain all violations. Serious violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in meat department cutting room in need of repair. Missing, broken floor tiles allowing water to pool. Floors in basement, rear storage, produce and kitchen in need of detail cleaning under and around all shelves. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in kitchen is peeling must scrape and or repair area. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in produce prep area where melons are cut for sale, handsink needed in area where bulk foods area bagged, handsink needed in bread baking area. 3 compartment sink needed in produce prep area remove the 2 compartment and install 3 compartment. Must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed in walk in dairy/produce cooler. Must install and maintain.

  18. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with deep dark grooves in meat walk in cooler. Observed air curtain in poor repair in meat and produce walk in coolers. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner in the prepped foods kitchen. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on meat slicers. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in poor repair and water leaking from said ceiling in the meat deli area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed accumulated dust on the fans located in the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield in poor repair in the produce walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometers in the cheese, milk and prepackaged deli meat display coolers. Instructed to replace all thermometers that are in poor repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat walk in freezer located in the basement is unorganized. Instructed to organize and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board with deep dark grooves in meat walk in cooler. Observed air curtain in poor repair in meat and produce walk in coolers. Instructed to replace all and maintain. Observed cardboard being reused as a floor liner in the prepped foods kitchen. Instructed to not reuse cardboard, all surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on meat slicers. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in poor repair and water leaking from said ceiling in the meat deli area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed accumulated dust on the fans located in the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield in poor repair in the produce walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometers in the cheese, milk and prepackaged deli meat display coolers. Instructed to replace all thermometers that are in poor repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat walk in freezer located in the basement is unorganized. Instructed to organize and maintain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures; 1/2 dozen tamales at 84.6f valued at $7.74, 13.2 lbs. Of pork valued at $39.35, and 15 pieces of whole tilapia fish at 112.5f valued at $32.00. Instructed manager to discard and denature said items and to keep all hot foods at 140f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected with raw fish on the same side and stored next to ready to eat shrimp without a splash guard divider in between said products. Instructed to keep all raw foods away from ready to eat foods by separating them completely or using a splash guard divider. Manager separated said items during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance sliding doors not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap at the bottom and the sliding doors not closing all the way leaving a 1 inch gap in between sliding doors. Instructed to make door rodent proofed and repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to test the 3 compartment sinks located in the meat department area. Instructed to provide chemical test strips in order to properly test the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sinks. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #1560135 dated on july 13, 2015. 32 replace worn cutting boards in meat and seafood prep areas. Repair fried pork skin display case. 38 repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink near kitchen and in meat processing area. Instructed to corrected said previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed air curtains in poor repair in the produce storage and meat deli sections. Instructed to replace air curtains and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat slicer with excessive raw meat debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out basement, back dry storage area and in the kitchen and meat deli department are in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on light bulbs that are located directly above the produce in the produce section. Instructed to provide light shields and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak on the faucet of the far right side 3 compartment sink of the meat deli area and a minor leak on the faucet of the exposed hand sink on the same side of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer on the seafood display case located next to the meat deli prep area. Observed a thermometer in poor repair on the sour cream display case located across from the milk refrigerators. Instructed to provide thermometers and maintain.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace worn cutting boards in meat and seafood prep areas. Replace broken door on rotisserie chicken hot holding unit. Seal openings and repair fried pork skin display case.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of slicers, cutting saw, cutting boards, display coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guard on compressor unit in meat walk-in cooler in processing area. Clean and paint walls in meat processing area. Clean ventilation fan in men washroom(dust buildup). Replace all stained ceiling tiles in sales area, near seafood and produce display,etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing end caps on light shields in kitchen prep area. Replace light bulbs and light shields in meat prep area. Replace damaged light shield in meat walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink near kitchen and in meat processing area. Repair east exposed sink(slow draining). Repair 2-compartment sink in produce area(slow draining). Provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Basement walk in cooler floor has build up of debris. Must detail clean basement walk-in cooler floor. Tiles in fron of produce display counter are missing or damage . Must replace missing and damage tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields are missing on display cold hold units thur out the store. Must install light shields on cold hold display units.

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain interior panel and ice machine door in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain shelves in kitchen area, clean fan guard covers in walk-in units where needed to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in kitchen cooking area around and under equipment, clean in storage areas and walk-in coolers (chicken, produce) where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace plastic flaps at rear door where worn to avoid flies and other insects from entering when overhead door is open for deliveries. Remove dust from ceilings of walk-in coolers from fans where needed. Clean ventilation fans in both washrooms; provide a cover for fan in mens washroom. Some insulation needed for pipe outside of walk-in freezer in basement; provide where missing to avoid condensation leaking.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide a self closing device for mens washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove standing water from mop bucket at utility sink when done using and to hang mop on mop rack to dry properly.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen knife rack contains a dirty knife and sharpening steel; wash, rinse and sanitize the knives and tools prior to storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The chicken cooler rack supports hold a quantity of liquid and cannot self drain, repair or replace these supports so they are sanitary and drain off liquids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The ice machine door interoir is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The chicken cooler floor drain area is buckling and holds water, repair the floor so it is smooth and sanitary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The wall behind the baler and the south butcher service area ceiling are dirty, clean and reseal said areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The butcher prep area has two missing light shields, repair so the lighting is shielded.

  26. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the walkin freezer has ice buildup. Clean the floors in the walkin meat prep cooler nad in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields throughout premises.

  27. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND TWELVE TEN POUNDS EACH PORK RIBS NOT COVERED IN THE WALKIN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALL THE PORK RIBS HAD FREEZER BURN AND DISCOLORED. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE MEAT AND WERE DENATURED WITH BLEACH.120 LBS COST $166.80 CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY RACKS IN THE MEAT COOLER, PRODUCE COOLER AND STOREROOMS. CLEAN AND REPLACE THE TORN AIR CURTAINS BACKDOOR AND THROUGHOUT WERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNIFE RACK, OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE IN THE PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALKIN MEAT PREP COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH WALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  28. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,BACK STORE ROOM, AROUND THE TRASH COMPACTOR AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. THE NORTH HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER PIPE UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR WATER GOES INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPE. THE SOUTH HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRESH MEAT COUNTER WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG IT SO WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS IN THE FRESH MEAT SECTION.

  29. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND TRASH COMPACTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVES. ADVISED TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AS WELL. SOME SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA WHERE GRINDER LOCATED, MUST REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE PLASTIC DOOR FLAPS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLER DOORS AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE CHIPPED PAINT, WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAINTING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Washroom doors must have self-closing devices installed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.