Did Cermak Produce pass its last health inspection?

Cermak Produce at 5220 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Sep 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ONLY.

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

5220 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 12, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ONLY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING CARTS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, AND PRODUCE PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAKERY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR IN CHICKEN PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MANTAIN SURFACE
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL SURROUNING TRASH COMPACTOR HEAVILY SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 12, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2021	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 21, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 6, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2010	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 5220 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Sep 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Cermak Produce?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ONLY.
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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