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Cerdito Muerto
1700 S Halsted St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 20, 2026
19
Inspections on record
8
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 20, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 27, 2020 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 31, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Cerdito Muerto — questions
- Did Cerdito Muerto pass its last health inspection?
- Cerdito Muerto at 1700 S Halsted St was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Cerdito Muerto?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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