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CERMAK FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CERMAK FRESH MARKET 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
November 6, 2025 Canvass License #2093849
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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 MAINTAIN.
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 #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN FRYERS.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TIES IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING AN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM AND FRONT OF STORE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM AND FRONT OF STORE WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND CELING TILES THROUGHOUT. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINK AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM AND FRONT OF STORE WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND CELING TILES THROUGHOUT. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINK AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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