Market Creations
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Market Creations, the earliest from 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Market Creations' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR BUMP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF CALCIUM DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR CAVITY) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED WITH SOILED MOP HEADS DIRECTLY AGAINST THE WALL WHILE DRYING IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP HANGING RACK OR OTHER FIXTURE TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS AND STORE MOPS SUCH THAT SOILED MOP HEADS TO NOT CONTAMINATE FLOORS, WALLS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at women's restroom hand wash sink faucet. Instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted at the blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jul 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Rice large spoons kept in standing water at room temp. instructed to keep utensils according to health code, ie.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, found gray water at bottom, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Keeping large live pottery plant hanging over open foods, instructed to keep away from open foods.
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Apr 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LABORATORY ANALYSIS LETTER ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER UPDATED ANALYSIS OR WORKING PH METER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SLICED TURKEY, CHICKEN BREAST, CHEESE, TUNA ETC AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 50F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 110 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. HOT HOLIDNG UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL HOT HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F - 110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE DISCARDED APPROX 50LBS AT $300.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION..7-38-005
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Jan 22, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 7, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION BEHIND THE COUNTER WHERE COFFEE IS SERVED AND THE STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MINI PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, SALSA, )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM, AND MISSING SIGNS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS ARE A STORED ON FLOOR IN COFFEE PREP BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND STORED 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR BY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON BUFFET COLD TABLE SUCH AS COTTAGE CHEESE 47 F ,COOKED DICED EGGS 48 F,CAPRESSE 46 F ,CHICKEN SALAD 47 F .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, SALSA, )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BY DISH WASHING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : IN DISH WASHING AREA 5, IN FOOD PREP AREA 5,IN REAR STORAGE AREA 5-10,BEHIND ICE MACHINE 5 . RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL, WASH CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CLEAN STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND PREVENT WATER BUILD UP AT ALL THE TIME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM, AND MISSING SIGNS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS ARE A STORED ON FLOOR IN COFFEE PREP BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND STORED 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR BY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FLOOR MATS AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 30, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING CABINET DOOR ON FOOD LINE DISPLAY UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVING BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DOOR ATTACHMENT ON BOTTOM OF WEST DOOR DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO BRICK WALL IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND SALAD DISPLAY STATION NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.OBSERVED BUFFET SELF SERVE FOOD AREA CEILING WITH PIPES ALONG LIGHTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE CEILING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Market Creations last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Market Creations on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Market Creations?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Market Creations.
Has Market Creations' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Market Creations have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Market Creations means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Market Creations inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Market Creations is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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