Did Cermak Produce pass its last health inspection?

Cermak Produce at 1711 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, PACKAGED, AND GROUNDED. 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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Cermak Produce

1711 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 16, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 16, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, PACKAGED, AND GROUNDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW GROUND BEEF. FOUND PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF BEING PACKAGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, GROUNDED, AND PACKAGED NEAER THE BUTCHER PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 47.4-48.7F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 87LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE STEEL ROLLING DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE MENTIONED DOOR LEADS TO THE OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH LEAKS AT THE PIPES. REAR FRUIT PREP AREA, MEAT PREP/ DISHWASHING WALK-IN COOLER, AND BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL MENTIONED LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 16, 2026	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2011	Complaint	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 1711 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RAW MEAT IS CUT, PACKAGED, AND GROUNDED. 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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