⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

3023-3041 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 2093849

23
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 6, 2025 Inspection

November 6, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR RECEIVING DOCK DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKNG IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTA(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2023 Inspection

October 12, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INST...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2023 Inspection

September 28, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR RAW OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON ICE IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE WALK...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2022 Inspection

November 30, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF PORK SKINS WITH MEAT AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F AND BEING STORED AT AMBIENT AIR T...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2021 Inspection

August 11, 2021• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING ON SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COULD BE USED AS A H...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2020 Inspection

May 12, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR (BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER) NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 18, 2018 Inspection

May 18, 2018• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO 90-DAY TAGS/RECORD KEEPING FOR MUSSELS/SHELLFISH PURCHASED AND SOLD ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INST...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2018 Inspection

January 18, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND I1ST FLOOR UTILITY ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2018 Inspection

January 11, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMP...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2017 Inspection

October 12, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2016 Inspection

December 15, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE FANS OF THE MILK WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE. OBSERVED SHEL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2016 Inspection

June 10, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DELI PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2015 Inspection

August 21, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS FOR OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE. SHELLFISH TAGS NO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2014 Inspection

November 7, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIORS AND DOORS OF BASEMENT WALK-IN-FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2014 Inspection

September 19, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED ROTIS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2013 Inspection

May 17, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2013 Inspection

April 12, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2012 Inspection

June 22, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE GARBAGE ARE...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections