Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FARMER'S BEST MARKET on .
Checked · Source updated
Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638647
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638211
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AT THIS TIME.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY CLEANING EQUIPMENTS-MOP BUCKET, VACUUM CLEANER ALSO, STORING TOOLS/ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS INSIDE HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030, CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD IN THE REAR HOT HOLDING ROLLING UNIT.OBSERVED CHILE CHEESE RELLENOS AT 122.8F AND CHICKEN SOUP AT 116.2F AND CHICKEN TENDERS AT 106.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/2"INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THTA LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE TORTILLERIA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN/BAKERY PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MANUAL SINK STOPPERS LOOSE/IN POOR REPAIR FOR THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS) INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ROLLING BAKING CARTS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF SAID CONTAINER DRIPPING ONTO GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT MATERIALS STORED PILED IN THE REAR COMPRESSOR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN/BAKERY AND IN THE REAR PRODUCE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610442
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE BIN (NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR AND SUGER WITH NO LABEL IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE HOT FOODS KITCHEN, PREP, AND DELI AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595799
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONINGS, SUGAR, ETC IN KITCHEN AND BAKERY AREAS. MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH PROPER NAME. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN HOT PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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
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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TORTILLA AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT PUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MEAT PACKING ROOM AND BAKERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO ALL BEING EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582081
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CARNITA COOKING PREP AREA AND IN THE FRUIT/JUICE BAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK CARNITAS IN THE REAR COOKING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581636
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR TORTILLERIA FOOD PREP AREA AT THIS TIME.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY CLEANING EQUIPMENTS-BROOMS,DUST PAN AND CRATES ALSO,STORING BUCKET INSIDE HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD IN THE HOT BUFFET STEAM TABLE UNIT.OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 129.4F,BEANS AT 98.9F,CHILE RELLENOS AT 123.9F,SWEET BAKED POTATOES AT 103.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25#'S OF FOOD WORTH $250.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR STOCK STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE CARDBOARD BAILER UNIT NEAR THE EXIT DOORS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CARNITA COOKING PREP AREA AND IN THE FRUIT/JUICE BAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK CARNITAS IN THE REAR COOKING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR WEST HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STOCK AREAS NEAR THE BAILER UNITS,REAR ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTCLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP 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
2577659
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577476
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES SLICING RAW MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13--OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FAN ON CEILING IN MEAT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND FRYERS WHERE CHICKEN ROTISERRIE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577356
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 71F. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM READING AT 72F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP FOUND AT 64F, AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA(CORNER) FOUND AT 56F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT END OF INSPECTION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DELI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE REPLENSHED PAPER TOWELS.
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED CLAMS STORED IN CONTAINER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. The identity of the source of SHELLSTOCK that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CLAMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100F. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180F-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED POTATO SALAD WHICH WAS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED TUNA SALAD AND MACARRONI SALAD WHICH WAS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than twenty-four (24) hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES SLICING RAW MEAT WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION USING HOT WATER TO SANITIZE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING AT 110F. WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 150F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FAN ON CEILING IN MEAT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND FRYERS WHERE CHICKEN ROTISERRIE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562662
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS INSIDE THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562282
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
Recorded violations
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CHILI RELLENOS @ 109F; COOKED SALMON @ 110F; COOKED VEGETABLES @ 105F; AND COOKED BEEF @ 128F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HOLD-HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. NOTED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK IN GREEN SAUCE IN THE KITCHEN PREP WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 46F-52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BATHROOM STALLS INSIDE THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS INSIDE THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (NEAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552428
Location recorded for this inspection · FARMER'S BEST MARKET · 6420 W FULLERTON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOT HOLD UNITS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CHILI RELLENOS @ 115F; COOKED PORK RIBS @ 110F; COOKED SALMON @ 111F; COOKED RICE @ 111F; VEGETABLE SOUP @ 103F; NOPALES IN MOLE SAUCE AT 126 F; AND COOKED BEANS @ 128F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDER IN THE BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS OF THE "KITCHEN" WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE SEAFOOD, MEAT, AND DELI AREA WALK-IN COOLER FANS/FAN GUARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60707
64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.