CHICAGO, IL - A health department inspection at Centro Fresh Market on 08/12/2025 revealed multiple health code violations.
The popular restaurant is located at 4804-4810 W Diversey Avenue Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Hermosa district, serving local residents and visitors.
Health department documentation states: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed rear ice machine near meat department with a buildup of black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. 41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored - co..." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2622135 |
| DBA Name | CENTRO FRESH MARKET |
| AKA Name | CENTRO FRESK MARKET |
| License # | 2693885 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 4804-4810 W DIVERSEY AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639 |
| Inspection Date | 08/12/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILDUP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE |
| AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED | 41. WIPING CLOTHS | PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | NOTED HOLES IN WALLS WHERE BASEBOARD TILES ARE BROKEN AND MISSING IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT |
| Latitude | 41.931639692058404 |
| Longitude | -87.74687268445575 |
| Location | (41.931639692058404 |
This inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
