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CERMAK FRESH MARKET

4000 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635043

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS DIRECTLY NEXT TO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616453

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615043

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614789

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HOT PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613865 ON 3/17/25: #10: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE 121.2F-125.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613865

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURE 121.2F-125.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGH ALL THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING/STORAGE FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE DELI AND PRODUCE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602619

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602423

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN HOT PREP/ SERVING AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES IN SEVERAL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY.DELI PREP AREA HAS BEEN CLOSED AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER DEPARTMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587952

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED SINCE HIGH DISHWASHWASHING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AND ONLY USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. UNIT IS TAGGED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI FOUND AT 62.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE CAKE SECTION AT TEMP OF 65.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT KITCHEN 80.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 66.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 65.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMMERS ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX ISSUE.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AT 103.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI FOUND AT 106.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE CAKE SECTION AT TEMP OF 105.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT KITCHEN 118.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 106.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 105.3F

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587782

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE AT 124.2F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK(RIGHT SIDE). TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE/ FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE NOT WORKING AND TURNED OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED SINCE HIGH DISHWASHWASHING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AND ONLY USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. UNIT IS TAGGED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585683

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR IN SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585211

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN DELI PREP AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 88F-97.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT OR ABOVE 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT OR ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO URINALS IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEAT WRAPPING ROOM AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR IN SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS OF ALL CONDENSORS IN PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570845 DATED 02/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL (RIGHT SIDE) AT 81.2F IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS MAINTAINING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570845

Location recorded for this inspection · CERMAK FRESH MARKET · 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND WASHING SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND ONLY COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WHILE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER TURNED ON HOT WATER FROM VALVE BELOW HAND SINK.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F AT SALAD BAR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT SALAD BAR. COTTAGE CHEESE FOUND AT 46.3F, COLE SLAW FOUND AT 48.5F, CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE FOUND AT 43.8F, SPINACH FOUND AT 47.5F. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES FOUND AT 44.9F IN PREP COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGER. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER NOT READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER WHERE PACKAGED DUTCH BACON WAS BEING STORED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED VEGETABLES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE PACKAGED RADISHES, PEPPERS, BEANS AND MILPRO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE IN BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOODS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASH BOWL (RIGHT SIDE) AT 81.2F IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WASH BOWL ON LEFT SIDE WAS MAINTAINING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT IN CHICKEN PREP WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    PassInspected
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    PassInspected
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    Out of BusinessInspected
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    PassInspected

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