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Food Safety Report: Cermak Fresh Market, 5101-5129 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

1 day ago source chicago.gov business

Chicago, 60641 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 17, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs or posters near handwashing sink in rear bakery food preparation area. Must provide signs or posters and maintain at all times.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer openings not protected. Observed big opening on bottom of double front entrance door. Must make door rodent proof to prevent pest entry.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear bakery prep area, and in the main kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitation solution when not in use.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all reach-in cooler with food debris accumulation in rear prep/cooking line.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and grease build up on cooking equipment in carnitas prep area, bakery prep area and main kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed exposed handwashing sink in tortilla prep area draining slow. Must repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavy accumulation of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in the meat department and both washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed small holes around several pipes throughout facility and a large hole in the ceiling of first floor women's toilet room. Instructed to seal and maintain in good condition. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in rear bakery department and carnitas food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain at all times.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed accumulation of grease on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment on carnitas prep area, bakery prep area and main kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov

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