Did Cermak Produce pass its last health inspection?

Cermak Produce at 4234 N Kedzie Ave was inspected on Apr 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSI

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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Cermak Produce

4234 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 9, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 9, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS, SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR OF CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ABD MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE HOT FOODS WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 9, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2021	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2019	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 27, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2012	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2012	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Cermak Produce — questions

Did Cermak Produce pass its last health inspection?: Cermak Produce at 4234 N Kedzie Ave was inspected on Apr 9, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSI
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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