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CONCERNS NOTED

CREMERIA SANTA MARIA

4545 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

61/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Sep 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

5 total

other
480%
temperature
120%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Code 3

MinorOther

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Code 5

MinorOther

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: FOUND UNAPPROVED FOOD ON SITE TO BE SOLD.... QUESO CINCO CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM SALE AND CHEESE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES UNTIL FURTHER INSTRUCTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 11

MinorTemperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. SAUSAGES AND CHEESE WERE FOUND AT 51F AND 60F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. DISCARDED 220 LBS VALUED AT $1500.00. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Code 22

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Code 57

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from September 2025210 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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