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THE FRESH MARKET OF ILLINOIS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THE FRESH MARKET OF ILLINOIS (AKA: THE FRESH MARKET) 2730 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
October 17, 2024 License License #2978051
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SEAFOOD WALK-IN PREP COOLER NOTED AT 46.9F. RTE PREMADE PREP DISPLAY COOLER NOT OPERATIONAL WITH BROKEN MOTOR. PRODUCE PREP COOLER AT 50F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SPECIALTY CHEESE PREP AREA.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN/MISSING COOLER DOOR CURTAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OF THE MAIN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE "GREENHOUSE" PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.----SPRAYER ARM ON THE DISH ROOM SCRAPER SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HANGING BELOW THE WASHBASIN LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED AN UNAPPROVED PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY PLUMBED TO CITY WASTE OR WATER. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USED UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H AND DEPT. OF BUILDINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED AN UNAPPROVED PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY PLUMBED TO CITY WASTE OR WATER. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USED UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H AND DEPT. OF BUILDINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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