CERMAK FRESH MARKET

Address: 3023-3041 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Nov 6, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (23 inspections)

• Pass — Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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.
• Pass — Tue Oct 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Oct 12 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS LISTING INGREDIENTS FOR PACKAGED GUACAMOLE, SALSA, ETC, DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER. INST
• Fail — Thu Sep 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS AVAILABLE FOR RAW OYSTERS DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON ICE IN SEAFOOD DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE WALK
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Nov 30 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF PORK SKINS WITH MEAT AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F AND BEING STORED AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPE
• Pass — Wed Aug 11 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A COVERING ON SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COULD BE USED AS A HARBO
• Pass — Tue May 12 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR (BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER) NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Feb 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri May 18 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO 90-DAY TAGS/RECORD KEEPING FOR MUSSELS/SHELLFISH PURCHASED AND SOLD ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INST
• Pass — Thu Jan 18 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND I1ST FLOOR UTILITY
• Fail — Thu Jan 11 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMP
• Pass — Thu Oct 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUC
• Pass — Thu Dec 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 SHEL
• Pass — Fri Jun 10 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 REPLAC
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 NO
• Pass — Fri Nov 07 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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. VENTILA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Sep 19 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED ROTIS
• Pass — Fri May 17 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 UTENS
• Pass — Fri Apr 12 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 UTENS
• Pass — Mon Oct 29 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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