Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc
4100 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026
Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for front coffee maker. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: -501.114 observed closet next to walk-in cooler with clutter and unecessary items. Instructed to remove all items not in use and elevate items at least 6 inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed two live medium size cockroaches crawling along the wall near pop dispenser and countertop in front prep area. Noted approximately 25 large live black flies throughout rear prep and sitting area as well as 30 small black live flies inside cabinets located in front prep area. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed white cabinetsa located in front prep are with a buildup of a sticky substance and spillage on the inside. Instructed to remove accumulated build up, organize
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dried food debris on all heavy equipment located in rear prep area, noted buildup on shelving racks located inside walk in cooler and beverage cooler in front prep .instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed closet next to walk-in cooler with clutter and unecessary items. Instructed to remove all items not in use and elevate items at least 6 inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, and ceilings with buildup of food splatter and dried food debris. Instructed to deep clean areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains next to the cold hold unit. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside walk in freezer stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles in the room with ice machines and in the rear prep area. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles and damaged wall behind the ice cream freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device on washroom door located inside the cafe; instructed to provide/install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects inside of the light shields in center area of kitchen where ice machines located; instructed to clean and remove.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed some outer doors in the rear area and a side door near the snack bar not completely rodent proofed; instructed to completely rodent proof all doors where needed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom area of deep fryers to remove grease and food particles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the three comp sink faucets in the kitchen squirting out water when turned on from the neck of the faucet; must repair. Observed one handsink in the womens washroom in the front area of the flea market draining slowly; instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some damaged floor tile in the rear area of the kitchen by the ice machine instructed to replace floor tile.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one expired food allergen training certificate and one manager without the food allergen training certificate; instructed to have managers obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
9 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic didn't have a certified food managers certificate posted to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks in rear prep area with a whisk,lids inside of basin and rear prep/dish washing area hand sink a plastic bucket and utensils in basin.articles were removed during inspection.must keep hand sinks accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in rear prep area and rear prep/ dish washing area.napkins were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during service.observed food exposed outside in the elements of (high wind and dust blowing) in rear parking lot adjacent to rear of inside business with rear door wide open with a tent,flat top grill,hot dog machine(hot dogs), hot holding units( cooked steak & corn),propane tanks with food in plastic containers on table top some without lids(red & green salsas),preptables.instructed manager there is no cooking and selling of foods outside in the elements only inside of licensed business.product was discarded by manager.appx. 16.5 lbs. $32.20(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods stored and being served in outside elements such as 2lbs. Cooked corn 82.5f. 1lb. Fried beef 114.8f.7lbs. Cooked steak 118.1f.10 oz. Cooked hot dogs 73.8f.product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx.10.10 lbs.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods stored and being served in outside elements such as 6lbs. Green salsa 48.2f-53.2f and 3lbs. Red salsa 54.0f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.9 lbs.$16(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs foods being held inside of cooler for more than 24 hours.must provide and maintain date markings.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor under front service counter and under storage shelves in rear food storage area.also. Appx. 10-14 live small flies flying around premises.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/2/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at both 3- compartment sink in rear dish washing/prep areas next to prep tables and hand sinks.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on all dish storage shelves and carts.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables and walk in cooler shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on prep tables, unused equipment and coolers,rolling carts,counter tops,interior parts of ice machine.walk in cooler-shelving units and fan guard covers, grill table.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in lower wall in rear prep area,damaged floor tiles throughout prep and dish washing areas and where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls in walk in cooler and prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in cooler and ice build up on floor in walk in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage area,outside of toilet room,near walk in cooler & freezers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view on site while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served outside of establishment(beef,salsa,hot dogs,etc).other manager arrived on site at appx. 12:45 p.m. With valid food managers certificates.must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(cos)(citation issued).
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in restrooms need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed management to provide thermometers for refrigerators.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall not sealed behind the storage shelf, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink leaking at the lower pipe into a bucket, instructed to repair.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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