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CERMAK FRESH MARKET

3023-3041 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CERMAK FRESH MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626685

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 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 MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 55

    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.

  • 55

    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.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978220

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 SHELVES WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE RAW MEAT DELI AND PREPARED FOODS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE PREPARED FOODS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932546

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN THE DELI PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER, CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER, DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, CHORIZO DISPLAY COOLER, AND SOUR CREAM DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566547

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. SHELLFISH INCLUDING OYSTERS, CLAMS AND MUSSELS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B2

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE SHELLFISH FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD CONTAINERS. REPAIR GASKET ON BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND PRODUCE AREAS(DEAD INSECTS),

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK IN BASEMENT ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT ROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR AND REPAIR THERMOMETER IN RAW CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1363234

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: (1)FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH (NO) HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496916

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED ROTISSERIE CHICKENS,COOKED BEEF,CHICKEN,PORK TAMALES AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (127.0F-130.1F) INSIDE HOT HOLDING. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. APPROX. 48#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX.$185.00 AS PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS AT BAKERY SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT MEAT DEPT SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335608

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS AND BUTCHER AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PRODUCE AND DAIRY/CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326932

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS AND BUTCHER AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PRODUCE AND DAIRY/CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279263

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084280

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084265

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 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 AREA AND ONION STORAGE, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT INFESTATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE MEAT CARTS, MEAT AND FISH COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY AND THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS BURNED OUT FAN, CLEAN AND REPAIR FOOD EQUIPMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ELEVATOR PIT IS WET AND DIRTY, DRAIN AND CLEAN OUT THE PIT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
166389

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2093849.

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