CERMAK PRODUCE #5 LTD
3435 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60608
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 7, 2025
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE ANY BACK SPLASHING ONTO THE 3-COMP. DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE COVER IS MISSING FOR THE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE VENT.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FAN COVERS IN ALL THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH FOOD AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.