Market Creations
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025
90
Score
Market Creations appears in inspection records 29 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Market Creations' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees food stored with customers food, instructed to separate.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Several expired food handlers certificate, instructed to update.
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90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 25, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND SUSHI AREA IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER NEAR THE SWINGING DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED CHICKEN 51.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $11.55 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2568132 CONDUCTED ON 12/07/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58)2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK BLACK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, OATMEAL, UNKNOWN SEASONINGS) ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND NEHIND SUSHI AREA IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER NEAR THE SWINGING DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/ DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: FOUND FRIED CHICKEN SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE SPEED RACK NEXT TO FRYER. CHICKEN RANGE FROM 76F - 80F. THE MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS KEPT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNTIL IT IS REHEATED FOR SERVICE. FOUND NO TIME MARKER OR PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT specifies THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (FRIED CHICKEN AND CARROT) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING RTE CHICKEN AND SHREDDING RTE CARROT FOR SALAD BAR. FOOD EMPLOYEES? MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE SINK WAS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN AND RIBS AT 125F AND COOKED RICE AT 116F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. APPROX 100 LBS OF FOOD AT $300.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A VARIETY OF RAW AND FULLY COOKED SUSHI AT SUSHI BAR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 56F. NOTED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69F - 65F IN MIDDLE SELF SERVICE COLD BAR. ALSO NOTED ARE WILD RICE AND COUSCOUS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 65F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. FOOD DISCARDED. APPROX 70 LBS OF FOOD AT $250.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SEAWEED, DRIED TEMPURA, CRUMB, AND UNKNOWN SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABELING IN DRY GOOD STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ANY FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Dec 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Disposable spoons used as a multi use utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, gray film noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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90
Oct 1, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTER OF THE LINE NEAR THE SOUP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOILED CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN OVEN DOOR ON THE STOVE LOCATED NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2020
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS ON MAIN PREP LINE ON NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT HAND WASHING BY STAFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN PREP LINE ALONG NORTHSIDE OF FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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86
May 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 5-LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST IN HOT UNITS AT 123.0F, 2-LBS OF RICE AT 131.0F, 4-LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 113.4F, 10-LBS OF COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 126.0F, 4-LBS OF BREADED FISH AT 120.3F, 10-LBS OF MARKET CREATION CHICKEN AT 115.0F, 6-LBS OF COOKED BROCCOLI AT 115.6F,10-LBS OF BEEF SZECHUAN WITH VEGETABLES AT 128.7F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE BUILDING DEPT FOR APPROVAL FOR PORTABLE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CITY PLUMBING BY 4-17-2018 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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86
Oct 4, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken gasket on 2 door prep cooler in front kitchen (corner) area. Observed cracked glass in front sushi case/cooler. Must repair and maintain all. Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up on floors under front cooking equipment, and on floor in room where soda bag-in-boxes are stored. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed very dim light in room where soda bag-in-boxes stored in kitchen. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive build up (yellow substance) on large pipe under sprayer sink in dishwashing area. Pipe also leaking. Must repair, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored throughout prep areas on counters and shelves. Must provide clean containers with sanitizing solution for all wiping cloths when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Sep 26, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Found 2 dozen eggs stored on shelf under front service/cook line @ 73.1F; in a prep cooler in rear of kitchen found 7lbs of shrimp @ 46.9F and 1lb of beef @ 45.3F; and found 4lbs of pork sausage @ 123.8F in the hot holding serving line. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 14lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 2064688, dated 6/21/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #30 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken gasket on 2 door prep cooler in front kitchen (corner) area. Observed cracked glass in front sushi case/cooler. Must repair and maintain all. Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up on floors under front cooking equipment, and on floor in room where soda bag-in-boxes are stored. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed large gaps around pipe in wall behind cooking line. Must seal holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed very dim light in room where soda bag-in-boxes stored in kitchen. Must provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive build up (yellow substance) on large pipe under sprayer sink in dishwashing area. Pipe also leaking. Must repair, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored throughout prep areas on counters and shelves. Must provide clean containers with sanitizing solution for all wiping cloths when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 5-LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT BUFFET BAR AT 117.8,127.8F,25 LBS OF COOKED BREAFAST PORK SAUSAGE IN COOLERS AT 52.3F,66.7F,2LBS OF CORN BEEF HASH AT 60.5F,VEGGIE SAUSAGE AT 60.6F, 2-LBS OF RAW SALMON AT SUSHI BAR-45.1F, 4-LBS OF CRAB-45.8F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 38-LBS/COST $ 90.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE POT/PAN STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS IN SALAD PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON REACH IN FREEZER IN SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING.ENTIRE AREA BETWEEN DISHMACHINE,3-COMP SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA,SALAD PREP AREA,AND AT DEEP FRYERS AT( AMERICAN FOOD STATION.)
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,(IE MISSING 1- RIGHT FAUCET ).FAUCET ON THE LEFT SIDE UNABLE TO REACH THE LAST COMPARTMENT.MUST REPLACE RIGHT FAUCET.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS IN SALAD PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON REACH IN FREEZER IN SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING.ENTIRE AREA BETWEEN DISHMACHINE,3-COMP SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA,SALAD PREP AREA,AND AT DEEP FRYERS AT( AMERICAN FOOD STATION.)
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82
Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT THE PREP AREAS. NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED CLEANED DISHES AT THE SINK, EMPTY THE TRASH INTO THE GARBAGE CAN AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND WENT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPEN THE WALK IN COOLER DOORS WITH THE GLOVES ON; GET FOOD FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND GO BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. STILL SAW ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LEAVING THE REAR PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON TO THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP, TURN ON THE STOVE WITH GLOVES ON, GOES BACK TO THE REAR TO GET WATER THEN BACK TO THE PREP TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 45 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING AND BOXES AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA,BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILL INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN STANDING WATER INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE WARMING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILINGS, FANS, WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM BETWEEN KNIFE RACK AND EXTERIOR OF COOLER, CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES WHERE COKING WINE IS STORED AND SHELVES AT REAR WHERE DRY GOOD ITEMS ARE STORED. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES WHERE COOKING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE AREA WHERE CAN GOODS AND DRY FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED, REAR PREP AREA. SEAL/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR COVING IN DEEP FRYER AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN 3-DOOR FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND DAMANGED/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT FIRST EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK UPON ENTRANCE TO SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE IN PLASTIC BINS AND CONTAINERS WITH NO LIDS FOR SODA MACHINE, BEING TRANSPORTED FROM ANOTHER RESTAURANT ON SAME FLOOR TO THIS LOCATION THROUGHT A COMMON EXPOSED AREA SHARED WITH THE PUBLIC NOT PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. ALSO NOTED RICE BEING PREPARED IN RICE COOKER ON TABLE IN EMPLOYEES PERSONAL STORAGE AREA WITH CLOTHES, SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS. ALSO NOTED FRESH GINGER AND WASABI SPREAD IN BOWELS ON COUNTER NOT PROTECTED FOR CUSTOMER USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS, COVER ICE, AND REMOVE RICE COOKER FROM EMPLOYEE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN/OUT OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FRYER AREA. ALSO NOT OVER FOURTY FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM BETWEEN KNIFE RACK AND EXTERIOR OF COOLER, CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SEPERATED BY SUSHI PREP COUNTER IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES WHERE COKING WINE IS STORED AND SHELVES AT REAR WHERE DRY GOOD ITEMS ARE STORED. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES WHERE COOKING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE AREA WHERE CAN GOODS AND DRY FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED, REAR PREP AREA. SEAL/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR COVING IN DEEP FRYER AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN 3-DOOR FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND DAMANGED/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING KNIVES AT THE FRONT PREP STATION LAYING ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO STAINLESS STEEL PANS IN AN UPRIGHT HOT BOX CONTAINING CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS(10LBS APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $40.00 AT 60.8F AND 69.2F RESPECTIVELY.HOT BOX WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO FOUND 5LBS APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $25.00 OF SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP 122.9F AT THE HOT HOLDING BUFFET SERVING LINE IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN IMPROPERLY SET-UP WITHOUT ENOUGH HOT WATER UNDER THE PAN. FOUND 4LBS APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $20.00 OF EGG SALAD 58.3F AT THE COLD HOLDING BUFFET SERVING LINE IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN IMPROPERLY SET-UP WITHOUT ENOUGH ICE UNDER THE PAN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE. REMINDED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS AT THE FRONT MAIN COOKING PREP LINE DRINKING WATER AND SODA IN CUPS WITHOUT LIDS AND THEY RETURNED TO THE PREP LINE WITHOUT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WHICH IS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED STAFF NOT TO EAT OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WASH THEIR HAND USING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.CRITICAL VIOLTATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SOAP OR HAND TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND PLASTIC STORAGE BINS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE 2DR FREEZER AND 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER MAIN FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT 3COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 27, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. WOODEN CABINTS UNDER THE SERVING LINE/FRONT PREP STATION MUE BE CLEANED & RE-SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED (WRAPPED IN PLASTIC); LEAK UNDER THE 2-LEVERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2-COMP SINK, MUST FIX ALSO.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 7- ON WALLS BY THE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA, 5-ON PAPERS POSTED ON BOARD ACROSS MOP ROOM,5-ON A MOP HEAD IN MOP ROOM, 8-ON WALLS INSIDE OFFICE, 5-ON WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS IN DINING AREA,4-ON SHELF BY WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS/FREEZERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. WOODEN CABINETS UNDER THE SERVING LINE/FRONT PREP STATION MUST BE CLEANED & RE-SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHMACHINE, CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, COMPRESSOR/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF CABINETS THAT HOLD THE GARBAGE BINS (DINING ROOM).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHROOM & REAR PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED (WRAPPED IN PLASTIC). LEAK UNDER THE 2-LEVERS AT BOTTOM OF 2-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED ALSO.
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Sep 15, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AT BOTH FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND AT DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS ABOVE BASEBOARD AT MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL GAPS/HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT MOP SINK ROOM ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER AND BREAKFAST REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, SUSHI PREP AREA SHELVES AND INSIDE COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL(BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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May 21, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Some small cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Broken floor tiles in basement W.I.C., poor floor grouting at small sections of dishroom & across the ovens, must be fixed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix/replace a leaky pipe under front section of dishmachine.
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May 18, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any opened #10 cans of food must be transferred to a regular container.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Some small cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Broken floor tiles in basement walk-in cooler, poor floor grouting at small sections of dishroom & across the ovens, must be fixed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must fix/replace a leaky pipe under front section of dishmachine.
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Mar 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Some small cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior floor of sushi cooler at front serving line, interior bottom of fryers, bottom part of grill table need cleaning, due to debris/dust.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Broken floor tiles in basement walk-in cooler, poor floor grouting at small sections of dishroom & across the ovens must be fixed, to prevent pest issues.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty fan guards, condensers of walk-in coolers maus; grease stains on walls around fryers must be kept clean. Also must fix loose baseboards behind ovens at front prep area.
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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 Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Market Creations?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Market Creations.
Has Market Creations' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Market Creations have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.
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