CERDITO MUERTO

1700 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. CanvassJul 13, 2026

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE OR HEAT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2. Non-InspectionJul 2, 2026

   0 infractions

3. CanvassMar 11, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
4. CanvassDec 4, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Non-InspectionDec 14, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Non-InspectionNov 16, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassDec 15, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE BUT, NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
8. CanvassDec 14, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
9. Non-InspectionNov 27, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJun 19, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. CanvassMar 14, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND BAR STOOLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
12. CanvassMay 31, 2017

    0 infractions

13. CanvassMay 20, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 7, 2015

    0 infractions

15. CanvassJul 31, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (BOTH WITH FOOD INSIDE), DRY STORAGE, SINGLE AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IN THE ENCLOSED BACK PORCH COMMON AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS INTO THE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 17. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
      • OBSERVED PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A POT ON TABLETOP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND A JUKE BOX IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE SCREEN ON WINDOW IN WASHROOM, USED FOR VENTILATION, OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 24, 2014

    0 infractions

17. CanvassNov 13, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violation(s) not Corrected from inspection report#1401416 dated:02/21/2014 serious violation 7-42-090. 38 PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. 05/21/2014. Must provide and maintain by 11/20/14.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Missing stoppers at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Elevate stored articles in the basement at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.
18. LicenseFeb 21, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.