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Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations

1 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2019
47
Score
High Risk

Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations has been inspected four times since 2017. Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations was last inspected on Jun 26, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “management, food employee and conditional employee”, showing up two times.

Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations' latest score of 47 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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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
Jun 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 76.4-97.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. ONSITE ENGINEERS ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION REPAIRED AND RESTORED HOT WATER TO FACILITY, HOT WATER AT 120 DEGREES F.
50
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MEASURING DEVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR WARE WASHING MACHINES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MISSING COMMON NAME (FLOUR, OATS, SUGAR, SALT, ETC.). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY VENTS IN PREP KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS UNDER HOOD WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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47
Apr 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRCTED NOT TO USE COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 83.0F, 10-LBS OF LIQUID WHOLE EGGS AT 53.0F,3-LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 51.0F,5-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT , 68.0F,54.9F, 8-LBS OF CHICKEN 47.0- 48.9.0F, AND APPROX 4-LBS OF CEASAR SALAD DRESSING-51.0F, 5-LBS OF MAYONNAISE MIXED WITH SUGAR- 51.9F. 2-LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP-57.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 300.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME. NOT BEING USED. PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA FOR USE. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION
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86
May 4, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed wall along dining room near bar without proper coving. Must install coving or tile to prevent pest entry. 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 peeling paint on walls in the utility closet. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 2 compartment sink in kitchen without attached grease trap. Sink will be used to rinse utensils and discard food debris. Observed 3 compartment sink in kitchen without attached grease trap. Must install or locate. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed must be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease interceptor (per the Plumbing section of the Municipal code of Chicago). Must maintain same.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler without a thermometer inside. Must place thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations on file is from Jun 26, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations.

Has Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Market Creations — La Quinta / Market Creations means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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