The Market by Foxtrot

1019 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2020
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Market by Foxtrot has five inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 17, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Market by Foxtrot trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON PRE PACKAGED FOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT (SALADS, SOUP AND OTHER COOKED FOODS); MUST PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. COOKED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT PREPARED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR UNIT STORING MILK; MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT FOR LIQUOR STORAGE . ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT REAR EXIT & BASEMENT DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,LAST 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS, UNDER STAIRS AND IN MOPSINK AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,DOORS IN REAR HALLWAY AND DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO,APPX"1/2" GAP UPPER LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT FOR LIQUOR STORAGE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SMALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER,LAST 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER,WALL COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR,BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS, UNDER STAIRS AND IN MOPSINK AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO POST WHERE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME, SO AS TO SMOOTH. NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Oct 22, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET IN WASHROOM HOT CONNECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS ON SALES FLOOR. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Market by Foxtrot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Market by Foxtrot on file is from Apr 17, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Market by Foxtrot?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Market by Foxtrot.

Has The Market by Foxtrot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Market by Foxtrot have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Market by Foxtrot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.