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CERMAK FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK FRESH MARKET 6623 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
May 22, 2025 Canvass License #2358498
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH EMPLOYEES MENS AND WOMENS HANDWASH SINKS AT BASEMENT, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.9 F. HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH EMPLOYEES MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 2 DAY WORK AROUND BY CDPH.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSEREVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEPS AT OUTER DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF OUTSIDE DOORS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SALAD BAR CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SALAD BAR CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections