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FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET

2500 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Grocery Store

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619887

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IN BUTCHER PREP AREA HAND SINK DETACHED FROM WALL AND LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL PEELING IN PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR TOILET ROOMS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MACHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ENCRUSTED IN DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595540

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE FOLLOWING WALK IN COOLERS: DAIRY COOLER, JUICING COOLER,AND PRODUCE COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577593

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HAND WASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT JUICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT JUICE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON MEAT PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SOME CEILING GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2547088

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 176.7F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE JUICE PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE JUICE PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371053

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER OF THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE JUICING PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AROUND THE SUPPLY VENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301159

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOROTY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN DELI AREA

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT PROCESSING AREA- FAN GUARD COVERS,MEAT WRAPPING STATION.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS. FRESH MEAT PREP AREA-MEAT WRAPPING STATION.DELI/BAKERY WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.STAFF LOUNGE-LOWER STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE.PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARD COVERS AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.SOME COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASES ON SALES FLOOR

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK (HOT WATER) PEDAL AT MEAT PROCESSING HAND SINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DELI PREP AREA,DELI/BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND MAIN WALK IN FREEZER.PRODUCE AND JUICING PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN PRODUCE AND JUICING PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA AND BAKERY/DELI WALK IN COOLER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301017

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOROTY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON RUBBING HANDS ON APRON AND THEN PLACED BULK LUNCH MEAT ON SLICER AND USED GLOVED HANDS TO HOLD MEATS IN OFF OF SLICER WITH OUT WASHING HANDS AND THE SAME EMPLOYEE PLACED HIS GLOVED HAND ON TO FLOOR TO BALANCE AND REACH OTHER HAND IN TO COOLER AND PROCEEDED TO SLICE LUNCHEON MEATS AGAIN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED 2- ROLLING CARTS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORI TY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION (COS) (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN DELI AREA.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: INSTRUCTED PIC THAT GLOVES COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION IF NOT USED PROPERLY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT PROCESSING AREA- FAN GUARD COVERS,MEAT WRAPPING STATION.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS. FRESH MEAT PREP AREA-MEAT WRAPPING STATION.DELI/BAKERY WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.STAFF LOUNGE-LOWER STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE.PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARD COVERS AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.SOME COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASES ON SALES FLOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A 3-FAUCET HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 2- OF THE 3 WITH OUT HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3RD FAUCET ALSO SPINS AROUND AND NO COLD AT 1ST FAUCET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HAND SINK (HOT WATER) PEDAL AT MEAT PROCESSING HAND SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DELI PREP AREA,DELI/BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND MAIN WALK IN FREEZER.PRODUCE AND JUICING PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN PRODUCE AND JUICING PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA AND BAKERY/DELI WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064850

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON 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 READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND PALLETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON MEAT AND JUICE DEPARTMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SQUEEZING JUICES. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946851

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON 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: Found tape used as a means of repair on juicing machine. Instructed to remove tape and repair machine. Found deep groves in heavily soiled cutting board in pizza area. Instructed to resurface or replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dust build up on vent of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found dirt build up on heating pad for plastic wrapping machine. Must remove or replace.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found low cold water pressure on sink on the right in the women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Must install splash guard on right side of 1 compartment sink next to fresh bread display case (to prevent contamination).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must have a thermometer in case with fresh squeezed juices.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946755

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found hand sink in meat cutting area without hot water. (Low water pressure with a temperature of 57.6F.) Instructed all hand sinks must be properly maintained at all times (with hot/cold or tempered water with a minimum of 85F). Critical violation 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tape used as a means of repair on juicing machine. Instructed to remove tape and repair machine. Found deep groves in heavily soiled cutting board in pizza area. Instructed to resurface or replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found dust build up on vent of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found dirt build up on heating pad for plastic wrapping machine. Must remove or replace.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found low cold water pressure on sink on the right in the women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Must install splash guard on right side of 1 compartment sink next to fresh bread display case (to prevent contamination).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must have a thermometer in case with fresh squeezed juices.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442209

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442105

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET · 2500 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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