Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MARKET CAFE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621895
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609480
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): UPON REINSPECTION ON 12/19/2024 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS NOT REPAIRED, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 70.5-95.5F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY REPAIRED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 101.3-108.1F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609243
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 61.0-93.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY(NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE FRONT PREP, DISHROOM, NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE REAR PREP AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA(NORTHEAST SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597048
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586566
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Missing hands washings signs in employees restrooms, Instructed to post.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice build-up noted on front line prep cooler, instructed to remove ice for proper air circulation and maintain.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567941
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ON BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528791
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528432
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION; FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300321
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282843
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 2 HAND WASH SINK ( PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ) MISSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE (105 F) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180 F-195 F WATER TEMPERATURE FOR FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-30-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NYLON SHEETS USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169767
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT HOT BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 112 DEGREES F; POTATOES, 110 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 111 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $36. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR ALSO TURNED UP THE THERMOSTAT ON THE HOT BAR HEATING PLATES. ALSO NOTED COLD SOY MILK AND COOKED GRAIN BREAKFAST ENTREE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IMPROPERLY IN KITCHEN: NOTED ON STORED ON DRY GOODS ON A PREP TABLE SHELF, NOTED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CAN SITTING ON THE PREP COUNTER AT THE POP UP FRONT COUNTER, AND NOTED ANOTHER ON A SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE AN ACTIVE PREP SPACE, WHERE A BOWL WAS SET UP FOR MIXING. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST NOT STORE OPEN BEVERAGES ON OR ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DRINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES HOLDING FOOD IN THE "POP UP AIR SCREEN" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CRATES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028356
Location recorded for this inspection · MARKET CAFE · 300 N LA SALLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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