Ted's Fresh Market

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof front entrance door and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dust build up on walls at rear packing room, mop sink room and at front produce area. Instructed manager must clean walls throughout rear storage rooms and at front produce area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside produce walk in cooler. Must provide a working thermometer inside produce walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on condenser in meat walk in cooler. Must remove ice build up and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on floors, along walls, and in corners behind baler. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors, along walls, and in corners throughout the facilty and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Gap of 1/4" to 1/2" at rear delivery door(top bottom and in between doors.repair issue

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination in butcher and deli areas. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at rear ice machine water line,at prep/storage area. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: .employees bag,sweater etc stored at rear food storage must be removed,instructed to provide a separate area/locker for employee personal items. No employee personal items must be stored in prep area or food storage area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in all walk-in coolers. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the interior surfaces of both reach-in coolers in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee toilet room and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling above the three-compartment sink in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to seal the hole and maintain it smoothly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on floors, along walls, and in corners throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors, along walls, and in corners throughout the facilty and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermomter inside the deli coolers in the deli preparation area. Instructed to provide thermometers and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the deli and meat prep areas with deep scratch marks and badly stained. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed produce preparation area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize produce preparation area and keep items elveated off of floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover in womens toilet room with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door at rear near garbage dumpster and by women's bathroom. Must seal gap completely to avoid pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves on cutting board in butcher area. Must detail clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove card board on shelves used as liners in produce/dairy walk in cooler area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no label on packaged vegetables. Must provide proper label with business name, address, net quantity, name of product.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint chipping on walls in women's bathroom. Must properly seal or paint.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no contents information on labels on deli items. Instructed to provide contents and allergen information on all labels.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in meat cutting room and meat and fish department covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in both all gender restrooms. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no contents information on labels on deli items. Instructed to provide contents and allergen information on all labels.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed large build up of ice on compressor in walk-in cooler used to store produce. Instructed to remove ice and maintain in good condition.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in meat cutting room and meat and fish department covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handsink at rear dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet in rear restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in both all gender restrooms. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and discolored paint on ceiling in meat prep room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of brown stain at bottom of freezer located in meat prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused coca-cola cooler in rear storage area. Instructed to either make functional or remove from premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and grime on fans in walk-in cooler used to store produce. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from inspection #2268845 dated 3/5/2019: " observed that floors in walk in cooling units are severally damaged and have standing water.must provide smooth easy cleanable floors in walk in cooler and must provide proper water draining toward floor drains when cleaning floors." "observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act." instructed to come into compliance on all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or remove non working ice machine and reach over freezer stored in back room .units tagged.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed that floors in walk in cooling units are severally damaged and have standing water.must provide smooth easy cleanable floors in walk in cooler and must provide proper water draining toward floor drains when cleaning floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burn out light bulbs in walk in cooler

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shield on light bulbs over dish washing sink

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued) 7-38-005

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth in sanitizing solution with proper concentration between uses, and sanitizing solution must be maintained clean

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area and dry storage 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

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or remove non working ice machine and reach over freezer stored in back room .units tagged.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove damaged wood pallets from walk in coolers,must not use unprotected wood as food contact surface

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitize test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitize . Priority foundation. 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all prep tables and equipment at the rear produce prep area and room with unused meat slicer.must clean rails of coolers at the deli display coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust and clean fans in cooling units inside walk in coolers

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in unisex bathrooms

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and boxes and lids wide open with trash above rim.must keep outside garbage area maintained at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter through out the rear dry storage area and by the compactor. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed that floors in walk in cooling units are severally damaged and have standing water.must provide smooth easy cleanable floors in walk in cooler and must provide proper water draining toward floor drains when cleaning floors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burn out light bulbs in walk in cooler

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shield on light bulbs over dish washing sink

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted premises using milk crates for elevation. Instructed to use appropriate shelving for elevation to prevent hiding places for pests.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors around and underneath the compactor with grease spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted dusty ceiling fans inside walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Manager immediately called for pick up. Serious violation #7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted premises using milk crates for elevation. Instructed to use appropriate shelving for elevation to prevent hiding places for pests.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all prep tables and equipment at the rear produce prep area and room with unused meat slicer.noted ice build up inside the 2 door freezer at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain....must clean rails of coolers at the deli display coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors inside walk in coolers with food debris and maintain dry floors. Must also detail clean floors around and underneath the compactor with grease spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted dusty ceiling fans inside walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter through out the rear dry storage area and by the compactor. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear storage area had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, also excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas, shall be removed).

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found observed front, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps raging from 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch on bottom, middle and upper portion of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in coolers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, and in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area not clean, need cleaning, walls that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light light shields in rear prep area shall be provided.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage, also excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas, shall be removed.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: During inspection there was no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or present while potentially hazardous foods where being handled. There must always be a city of chicago food service sanitation certified manager on premises at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being cooked, prepared or handled. Serious violation.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all foods not in original container at all times. Found plastic containers holding dried beets without labels.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must defrost all ice cream ice box freezers to remove ice/frost accumulation from the interoir sides.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair/seal opening around the ceiling fan located above the rear 3-comp sink.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield for light fixture in the deli case above the cheeses.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all items stored outside area by the rear door. Elevate items needed 6" off the ground/cement

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected, instructed to rodent/ insect proof all doors,(front rear and side doors) included frame of the doors. Need to remove rat droppings and clean area inside the storage under the office in rear area. Serious violation: no citation issued, not operating.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Provide coving for walls at deli area. Reseal broken floor by the display cooler. Seal all openings on floor throughout, included front windows.additional sealing is needed at walk-in cooler were produce is stored.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick wall at deli department and rear storage area by main door. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shield inside the deli case and rear area, specially in produce area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide closing device in both staff washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Provide unthread faucet at three compartment sink

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for all coolers and freezers, also stem thermometer to be able to check food temperature.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all items stored outside area by the rear door. Elevate items needed 6" off the ground/cement