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CERMAK FRESH MARKET

6623 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

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
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621352

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965656

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954109

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON BACK DOCK AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948489

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; STAFF BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947091

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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: OBSERVED LIVES SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA OUTSIDE THE REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN A CORNER OF THE SOUTH WALL NEAR THE ELEVATOR, WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND MEAT COUNTER, IN REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM, FRUIT PREP ROOM, SUSHI PREP AREA. ALSO, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. BROKEN GASKET ON LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE RUST ON RACKS AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STORAGE AREA BELOW PREP TABLES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, (NOT EXCESSIVE), WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY HAS EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. ALSO CAN OPENER AND MICROWAVE IN BAKERY AREA IS NOT CLEAN. MICROWAVES IN STAFF BREAK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; REFRIGERATED MEAT ROOM, BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE NEAR DOCK AREA, STAFF BREAK ROOM IN BASEMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM AND MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. FILTERS AND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS PREPARED ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRUIT PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AT THE VEGGIE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BASEMENT, REAR DRY STORAGE, AND SMALL CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575486

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING ON THE WALLS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA/JUICING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS NEAR THE SUSHI STATION.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM EXPOSED HANDSINK LEG CONTROL LEVERS NOT FASTENED APPROPRIATELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522371

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512779

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 6623 N DAMEN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH DISH MACHINE REACHING 95F AND 120F. DISH MACHINES MUST PROPERLY BE SANITIZING AT A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. DISH MACHINES WERE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. CDI.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN PIPES AT THE SEAFOOD/MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT ALL REAR PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CAULK EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR THE GELATO DISPLAY CASE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKS BEHIND PIPES AT THE HOT LINE OVEN AREA AT THE PREPARED FOODS AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE GELATO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE PREPARED FOODS AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60645

78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2358498.

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