PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
CENTRAL PARK FRESH MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 23, 2025
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License #2962369
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. FOUND VARIOUS DELI MEATS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA, NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND CAN BE KEPT ON SITE FOR SEVEN DAYS STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IS OPEN. DELIS WERE DATED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE RED, DOUBLE DECKER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP/ SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A SHELF AND A FOOD PREP AREA IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ITEMS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A SHELF AND A FOOD PREP AREA IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ITEMS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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