⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CERMAK FRESH MARKET

4000 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

License #: 2451427

33
Total Inspections
13
Passed
11
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2025 Inspection

April 25, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2025 Inspection

March 31, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HOT PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOS...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2025 Inspection

March 17, 2025• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE 121.2F-125.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO TH...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2024 Inspection

September 12, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2024 Inspection

September 10, 2024• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT PREP/ SERVING AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EX...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2024 Inspection

January 11, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2024 Inspection

January 9, 2024• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 124.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED T...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2023 Inspection

November 24, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENT...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2023 Inspection

November 15, 2023• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2023 Inspection

February 7, 2023• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND WASHING SINK MAKING IT INAC...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2022 Inspection

October 13, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP AREA. ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2022 Inspection

June 2, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK INDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED TO THE FRESH CLAMS, MUSSELS, AND OYSTERS BEING DISPLAYED IN THE MEAT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2021 Inspection

September 9, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: BSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2021 Inspection

August 11, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2021 Inspection

August 10, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2020 Inspection

December 21, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMEN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2020 Inspection

December 14, 2020• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN PACKAGED SAUSAGE TO APPEAR UNWHOLESOME. OBSERVED ICE CRYSTALIZATION INSIDE PACKAGED SAUSAGE IN FREEZER CASE ON SALES FLOO...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2020 Inspection

May 26, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, TO THE RIGHT OF FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2020 Inspection

May 19, 2020• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN REAR OF STORE, BEHIND GELATO AREA. HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2019 Inspection

August 21, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTE...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2019 Inspection

August 19, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13: **PF** Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTE...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2019 Inspection

August 12, 2019• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SALAD BAR. OBSERVED SOUP AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.1F, CHEESE AT ...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2019 Inspection

June 27, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLO...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2019 Inspection

June 20, 2019• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE DELI DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT MY REQ...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2018 Inspection

November 19, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2018 Inspection

September 20, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2017 Inspection

November 7, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2017 Inspection

September 19, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP BAKERY AREA WITH NO VISIBLE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PR...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2017 Inspection

September 12, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2016 Inspection

December 5, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN COOLER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2016 Inspection

May 10, 2016• License• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COUNTER TOP AT THE GELATO STAND, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE IN THE ...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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