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As of 2026-07-13, Cerdito Muerto failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Cerdito Muerto

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1700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-13

Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
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.
priority violation
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.
core violation
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
core violation
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Cerdito Muerto health inspection FAQ

Has Cerdito Muerto passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Cerdito Muerto failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-13. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Cerdito Muerto have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Cerdito Muerto's most recent inspection on 2026-07-13, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Cerdito Muerto last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Cerdito Muerto was last inspected on 2026-07-13. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.