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Cermak Fresh Market

3023-3041 S Halsted St

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Nov 6, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

REAR RECEIVING DOCK DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKNG IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN FRYERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 22, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 12, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 28, 2023

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR RAW OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON ICE IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELLSTOCK SHALL BE OBTAINED IN CONTAINERS BEARING LEGIBLE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION TAGS THAT ARE AFFIXED BY THE HARVESTER AND KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567758 ON 11-30-22:53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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