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FRESH MARKET PLACE

2600 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

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Out of Business
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Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611083

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305100

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NEXT TO THE TAQUERIA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO BOTH WASHROOMS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE/WAREHOUSE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED ON TOP OF THE TAQUERIA COUNTER WHERE IT WAS EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A PROTECTED LOCATION. CHICHARONNES WERE MOVED TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH WAS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE TAQUERIA AND MEAT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THESE AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN SLIDING PLASTIC DOORS FOR THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE TAQUERIA AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE TAQUERIA AND TAQUERIA WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TAQUERIA AND MEAT PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY THE PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE TAQUERIA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104561

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK PACKAGED TAMALES AT TAQUERIA DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. SITE OBTAINED TAMALES FROM DISTRIBUTOR IN AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT PROPER LABELS AND DATES ARE ON ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD DISPLAY CASE AT TAQUERIA WITH CRACKED LID. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME. OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA WITH BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN TAQUERIA AREA WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR NEAR RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH REAR WALK IN FREEZER UNITS, BEHIND STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED CINTAS FILL LINE TUBING, LOCATED AT SAME THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF TUBING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER, MEAT PREP ROOM AND DELI PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEANABLE ABOVE AREAS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FUD OPEN FACE DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088487

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK PACKAGED TAMALES AT TAQUERIA DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. SITE OBTAINED TAMALES FROM DISTRIBUTOR IN AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT PROPER LABELS AND DATES ARE ON ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD DISPLAY CASE AT TAQUERIA WITH CRACKED LID. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME. OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA WITH BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN TAQUERIA AREA WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR NEAR RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH REAR WALK IN FREEZER UNITS, BEHIND STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED CINTAS FILL LINE TUBING, LOCATED AT SAME THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF TUBING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER, MEAT PREP ROOM AND DELI PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEANABLE ABOVE AREAS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FUD OPEN FACE DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081996

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1960700, DATED:9/19/16, NOT CORRECTED. #32 OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ABOVE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK PACKAGED TAMALES AT TAQUERIA DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. SITE OBTAINED TAMALES FROM DISTRIBUTOR IN AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT PROPER LABELS AND DATES ARE ON ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD DISPLAY CASE AT TAQUERIA WITH CRACKED LID. INSTRUCTOR MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIME. OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA WITH BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN TAQUERIA AREA WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR NEAR RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH REAR WALK IN FREEZER UNITS, BEHIND STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCLEANED AND DARK DEEP GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA, MEAT DEPARTMENT AND DELI PREP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED CINTAS FILL LINE TUBING, LOCATED AT SAME THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF TUBING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GRILL AND COOK LINE STATION LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE AND TO ASSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER, MEAT PREP ROOM AND DELI PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEANABLE ABOVE AREAS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RECEIVING LOADING DOCK AREA ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN FUD OPEN FACE DISPLAY CHEESE COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF DELI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960700

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN UNDER CHICKEN ROASTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR TAQUERIA PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE TAQUERIA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN EGG COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751440

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH MASA SOLD TO THEM BY TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. OBSERVED THE COMPRESSOR WITH ICE BUILD UP, NOT MAINTAINED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO RESTROOMS CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465028

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT MEAT AND PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS.(DEEP GROOVES) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHATTERPROOF INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN DISWASHING AREAS. BOXES, CLOTHES, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385495

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN PRODUCE AREA AND CLEAN CONTAINER FOR TONGS IN BAKERY (BREAD)AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS & CARTS IN TAQUERIA,TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MEAT DEPT,FISH DEPT.RUST FROM GREASETRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA OF TAQUERIA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS,REMOVE TAPE FROM DOOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING CABINET,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AIR CURTAINS AT REAR OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUIL UP FROM SHELVING UNITS ,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,STOVE,DEEP FRYER,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT ,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,SPRINKLER ROOMMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN TAQUERIA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,FISH WALK IN FREEZER,MEAT PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND DOOR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,OVER HEAD PIPE IN MEAT DEPT.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FISH DEPT,MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY,DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD MEAT PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA,MISSING END CAPS IN DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY CONNECTION IN MEAT DEPT

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385477

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 SMALL FLIES AND 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILINGS IN TAQUERIA,REAR DISH WASHING AREA OF TAQUERIA AND ON AND IN SEVERAL BAGS OF ONIONS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON PALLET NEXT TO POP DISPLAY IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS AND 2ND FL. DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS HAS FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN PRODUCE AREA AND CLEAN CONTAINER FOR TONGS IN BAKERY (BREAD)AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS & CARTS IN TAQUERIA,TAQUERIA WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MEAT DEPT,FISH DEPT.RUST FROM GREASETRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA OF TAQUERIA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS,REMOVE TAPE FROM DOOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING CABINET,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AIR CURTAINS AT REAR OVERHEAD DELIVERY DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUIL UP FROM SHELVING UNITS ,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,STOVE,DEEP FRYER,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT ,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,SPRINKLER ROOMMUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING IN TAQUERIA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,FISH WALK IN FREEZER,MEAT PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND DOOR OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,OVER HEAD PIPE IN MEAT DEPT.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN FISH DEPT,MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY,DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD MEAT PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA,MISSING END CAPS IN DELI PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN TAQUERIA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HAND SINK HAS A LEAKY CONNECTION IN MEAT DEPT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 2ND FL. ELECTRICAL ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329669

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in deli walk in cooler, must properly date food items in deli walk in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department walk in cooler, that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in meat department, deli department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, walk in coolers not clean, need cleaning, floors in 2nd floor storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, walk in coolers shall be replaced/provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188729

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS UNDER THE DUMPSTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS DURING INSPECTION. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND TOXIC ITEMS /CHEMICALS(OVEN CLEANER, SUN WASHING DETERGENTS,CHLOROX, WINDEX) STORED WITH CANNED TOMATOES, CANNED JALAPENOS, CANNED BEANS,ETC) IN THE SHELVE IN THE TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SHELVE AND ALL CANNED FOODS MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SHELVES. NO MIXING TOXIC ITEMS/CHEMICALS WITH CANNED FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE TOXIC ITEMS/CHEMICALS AND STORED THEM IN SHELVES WITH ALL CHEMICALS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND FLOUR MUST MUST A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND THE GUAVA CASE FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL THE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE TAQUERIA SECTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS IN THE MEAT SECTION AND TAQUERIA SECTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN TAQUERIA SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE PALLETS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, FLOOR INSIDE THE FISH WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS ON SOME LIGHT BULBS IN THE MEAT AND CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER AND FROZEN VEGETABLES FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE DELI DEPT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659381

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2600 N CENTRAL AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, WRAP MACHINE AROUND SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL CORD WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, AND CARTS IN MEAT PREP AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BLENDER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA. AND ALSO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN REAR (KITCHEN) DISH WASHING AREA AND MUST FIX LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT SECTION.

Local context · Chicago

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335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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