CERMAK FRESH MARKET

Address: 4000 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Apr 15, 2026

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (34 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-04-15 00:00:00 (Canvass) 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.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-04-25 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2025-04-03 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2025-03-31 00:00:00 () 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 EXPOS
• Fail — 2025-03-17 00:00:00 () 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 TH
• Pass — 2024-09-12 00:00:00 () 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 - Co
• Fail — 2024-09-10 00:00:00 () 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 EX
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2024-01-11 00:00:00 () 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 CIT
• Fail — 2024-01-09 00:00:00 () 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 T
• Pass — 2023-11-24 00:00:00 () 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 ENTRANC
• Fail — 2023-11-15 00:00:00 () 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. U
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-02-07 00:00:00 () 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 INAC
• Pass — 2022-10-13 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REF
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-06-02 00:00:00 () 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLSTOCK INDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED TO THE FRESH CLAMS, MUSSELS, AND OYSTERS BEING DISPLAYED IN THE MEAT
• Pass — 2021-09-09 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: BSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 37. FOOD P
• Pass — 2021-08-11 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 37. FOOD
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-08-10 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE OBSERVED A BIG GARBAG
• Pass — 2020-12-22 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2020-12-21 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SLIDING DOORS OF DISPLAY CASE IN DISREPAIR (COVERED IN DUCT TAPE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST
• Fail — 2020-12-14 00:00:00 () 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN PACKAGED SAUSAGE TO APPEAR UNWHOLESOME. OBSERVED ICE CRYSTALIZATION INSIDE PACKAGED SAUSAGE IN FREEZER CASE ON SALES FLOOR. I

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