Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Cermak Produce #5 Ltd
3435 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 7, 2025
30
Inspections on record
22
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 7, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FAN COVERS IN ALL THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2017 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 11, 2016 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 19, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2010 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Cermak Produce #5 Ltd — questions
- Did Cermak Produce #5 Ltd pass its last health inspection?
- Cermak Produce #5 Ltd at 3435 S Archer Ave was inspected on Nov 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 30 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Cermak Produce #5 Ltd?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE ANY BACK SPLASHING ONTO THE 3-COMP. DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 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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