FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

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.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.