⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET LLC

(Also Known As: FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET)

2500 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 2390678

13
Total Inspections
8
Passed
3
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2025 Inspection

July 1, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 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.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2024 Inspection

June 3, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2023 Inspection

June 21, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA HAND WASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2022 Inspection

January 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 SE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2020 Inspection

May 26, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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 T...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2019 Inspection

July 16, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 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 POLIC...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2019 Inspection

July 12, 2019• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 ITEM...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2016 Inspection

July 20, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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. ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2016 Inspection

July 18, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 a...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2015 Inspection

September 18, 2015• License Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2015 Inspection

September 15, 2015• License• 2 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: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTRO...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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