Cerdito Muerto
1700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 20, 2026
Cerdito Muerto was last inspected on July 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink behind the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the lower shelf under the food prep table in the main food prep area with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): 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.
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: 6-501.13: observed the floor behind the ice machine in the basement with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed an expired allergen training certificate for the certified food manager on site. Instructed to provide an updated certificate and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink behind the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lower shelf under the food prep table in the main food prep area with slight debris. 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 the floor behind the ice machine in the basement with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed an expired allergen training certificate for the certified food manager on site. Instructed to provide an updated certificate and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided for the food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide for all food service sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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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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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the allergen training requirements or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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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 employee health policy pon premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
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 procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 the rear box freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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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: Clean floor along front service counter around bar stools.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove cluttter/unused equipment in basement area. Organnize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: 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.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: 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).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in the refrigerator without labels. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original container.
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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: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometers on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate stored articles in the basement at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to correct same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter, unnecessary articles in basement. Instd to remove same and organize area.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.