Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TONY'S FRESH MARKET on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639972
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN CORNERS IN REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUIL-UP OF TRASH, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN CORNER UNDER LOCKERS. ALSO, IN REAR AREA BEHIND PALETTES NEAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618164
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND RICE ARE BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUDANTION VIOLATION 7-38-012
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS. INSTALL IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND CHECK REGULARLY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AREA WITH DARK BLACK GROOVES. REMOVE BLACK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WHOLE PRODUCE WASHING ROOM UNCLEAN. ALL FLOORS IN PRODUCE WASHING ROOM FOR JUICING MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE TO WASH FLOOR IMPROPERLY STORED HANDING ON IN PRODUCE WASHING SINK. INSTALL HANGER FOR HOSE TO HAND AWAY FORM PRODUCE WASHING SINK.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596663
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE MEAT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF SALMON AT 47.2F-48.1F, 10LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 46.8F-47.1F AND 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 46.9F-49.3F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND SCRATCH MARKS IN THE MEAT AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594344
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER ALEJANDRO REYES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINMAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITAT EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 60.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $70. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP IN HOT FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE TO BE LOCATED INSIDE THE SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. -
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, THE MEAT COOLER PREP ROOM, IN THE CARDBOARD RECEPTACLE ROOM/AREA, IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND IN THE JUICE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE DOOR FRAME INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574163
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED TOP NECK CLAMS STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. THEN RECORD THE DATE OF THE LAST ITEM SOLD ON TAG AND KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OBSERVED OYSTER TAGS STORED IN FOLDER WITHOUT ANY DATE OF WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE, MEAT GRINDER AND JUICER IS LOCATED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL TILES.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562300
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, THE MEAT COOLER PREP ROOM, IN THE CARDBOARD RECEPTACLE ROOM/AREA, IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND IN THE JUICE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE DOOR FRAME INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND WALK-IN FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT AND DELI DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLERS, INSIDE THE JUICE PREP ROOM, AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560410
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, THE MEAT COOLER PREP ROOM, IN THE CARDBOARD RECEPTACLE ROOM/AREA, IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA, AND IN THE JUICE PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE DOOR FRAME INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND WALK-IN FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT AND DELI DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLERS, INSIDE THE JUICE PREP ROOM, AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2547082
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND OLD CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON NON-FOOD CONTACT PARTS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR JUICING PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE JUICE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401654
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, WALK-IN-COOLER (BAKERY DEPT). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION/STORING STOCK ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR JUICE PREP ROOM TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT BAKERY DEPT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MEAT/DELI COUNTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362662
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN FILLETS AND CUTE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE RAW PORK CUTS AND PORK SAUSAGE IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DELI COUNTER. FOODS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REMOVED THE RAW PORK PRODUCTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW CHICKEN, AND STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE TO BE LOCATED INSIDE THE SINGLE STALL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. -
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVES OF THE BACK STORAGE/RECEIVING ROOMS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315756
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313183
Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S FRESH MARKET · 2500 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
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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