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FRESH MARKET PLACE

2134 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FRESH MARKET PLACE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614142

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT MEAT PACKING AREAS.(SHOES,ETC.)MUST RELOCATE.CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MEAT PACKING AREAS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593166

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DELI SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT DELI AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580985

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON SOME PACKAGED SALSAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INGREDIENT LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE DELI AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CORNER OF THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/23/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. THE INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2022 WAS STILL POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580565

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON SOME PACKAGED SOUPS AND SALSAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED AND SCORED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE DELI AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GRIME ON THE WALL OF THE DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560866

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES OF PORK SITTING ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARDBOARD AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CORNER LEG IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472626

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK SALT OR SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WOMEN TOLIET ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE DELI/CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472338

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK SALT OR SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WOMEN TOLIET ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL QUATERNARY TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE DELI/CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352863

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,FISH,GROUND BEEF,PORK,ETC)PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPT AND (ROP) FOODS STORED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE IN MEAT DEPT.PREMISES DOESN'T HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR (ROP).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE AN CDPH APPROVED PLAN BEFORE USING (ROP) METHOD.AN HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON 3- BOXES OF( ROP) FOODS THAT WILL BE STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER AND EQUIPMENT.APPX.177.56LBS.$1,642.55.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).(COS)

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK,FISH,ETC) IN DISPLAY CASE ON SALES FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT FOR SALE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH (ROP)METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT(CHICKEN)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN TAQUERIA DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT DEPT & WALK IN COOLER.TAQUERIA FRYER CABINETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN TAQUERIA,DELI AND MEAT PROCESSING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200643

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT COUNTER CUTTING BOARD, CLOSEST TO THE ENTRY WAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200270

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE INACCESSIBLE: FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE EAST WALL IN THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA TO NOT DRAIN. ADDITIONALLY IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA FOUND ONE SINK BLOCKED BY A BAKING RACK AND ANOTHER BLOCKED BY A BAG, AND THE REAR PRODUCE PREP SINK TO BE BLOCKED BY A ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY CORRECTED ON SITE BY REMOVING SAID ITEMS BUT SINK STILL NOT DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND NO SIGNS OR POSTERS AT HANDWASHING SINKS TO NOTIFY EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - FOUND FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE SALAD BAR: 2.5LBS OF PASTA SALAD AT 47.1F, 2.7LBS OF TOFU CURRY SALAD AT 46.2F, 2.9LBS OF ZUCCHINI SALAD AT 45.2F, 2.7LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F, AND 1.3LBS OF HARD BOILED EGGS AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. OPERATOR DISCARDED SAID FOODS, WITH A STATED VALUE OF $78.53. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - FOUND NO REMINDER ON FACILITY'S MENUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PUT A REMINDER SYSTEM IN PLACE THAT ACCOMPANIES THE DISCLOSURE ALREADY ON THE MENU AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: - FOUND A CONTAINER OF "EASY OFF" OVEN CLEANER, WINDEX GLASS CLEANER, AND PEPTO BISMOL MEDICINE STORED ON A LEDGE DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE POTENTIALLY POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER SO THAT CONTAMINATION IS PREVENTED. FACILITY RELOCATED SAID ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - FOUND DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT FRONT COUNTER CUTTING BOARD, CLOSEST TO THE ENTRY WAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - FOUND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064483

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR DRY FOOD STOARGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060083

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH MARKET PLACE · 2134 N WESTERN 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 REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS PORK CARNITAS, RICE, BEANS COOKED CHICKEN, SALADS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUID UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND AMINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN REAR FDRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR DRY FOOD STOARGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL.

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  • SIBONEY CAFETERIA2161 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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