⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FRESH FARMS INTERNATIONAL

2626 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: West Ridge

License #: 30144

17
Total Inspections
10
Passed
5
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 23, 2025 Inspection

September 23, 2025• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 1, 2022 Inspection

April 1, 2022• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 11, 2021 Inspection

March 11, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMP...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 24, 2019 Inspection

May 24, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 25, 2017 Inspection

July 25, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AN...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 17, 2017 Inspection

July 17, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRUIT PREP AR...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 22, 2016 Inspection

March 22, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP/READY TO EAT NUTS RE-PACKAGING AR...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 15, 2016 Inspection

March 15, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DELI EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 31, 2015 Inspection

August 31, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in deli cooler, must properly date food items in deli cooler.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 28, 2014 Inspection

February 28, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING CUT FRUIT AT THE JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CONTAINE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 24, 2013 Inspection

April 24, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE MACHINE UNIT IS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN GARBAGE BALER, AND STAIRCASE THAT GOES ON THE ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 11, 2013 Inspection

April 11, 2013• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,(WASHED FRUIT,...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 29, 2012 Inspection

March 29, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD IN THE JUICE AREA.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 22, 2012 Inspection

March 22, 2012• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 16, 2011 Inspection

November 16, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/9/12.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 9, 2011 Inspection

November 9, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #248230 DATED 4/8/10. #30- LABEL PCKAGED GOODS RIGHT OF FRONT DOOR AND SCATTERED THRO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 8, 2010 Inspection

April 8, 2010• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+6 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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