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Farmer's Fridge

5555 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Vending Commissary ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 29, 2026

Farmer's Fridge was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Handwash sink not accessible in prep room "x". Observed bottom pipe detached causing water to leak directly on floor. (handsink repaired and connected at time of inspection). Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cleaned dishes in clean room not inverted. Instructed person in charge to invert all dishes once washed and while stored to prevent potential contamination.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak at handsink in dish room. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom in hall near conference room. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed walls in conference room and restroom in hall near conference room not coved/enclosed. Instructed person in charge to install baseboards for the prevention of pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damage to wall outside women's locker room causing surface to be cracked. Instructed person in charge to repair surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): missing thermometers for all walk in coolers. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: eyewash device attached to handwash sink faucet in prep area y. Instd to remove and maintain as handwash sink only

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sink in prep area h where employees are actively working, current temperature at 60.0f. Instd to provide hot running water under city pressure (100f-120f) at all times. Citaion issued 7-38-30(c) priority

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provisions at handwash sinks in the following areas where employees are actively working: prep area t, prep area v , prep area w, prep area x, prep area y. Prep area z, and warewashing room. Instd to provide at handsinks at all times. Paper towels provided at handwash sinks during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink not accessible in warewashing room. Equipment in basin of sink, items in front of sink, and water turned off. Instd to have water on and maintain sink accessible at all times. During inspection, equipment and items removed, and water turned on. Violation 7-38-030(c) priority foundation. See above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers for all walk in coolers. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Eyewash device attached to handwash sink faucet in prep area y. Instd to remove and maintain as handwash sink only

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: In use scrape sinks attached to warewashing units missing pipes underneath, which is causing waste water to actively accumulate on floor in warewashing room. Instd to repair and maintain plumbing to properly convey waste water. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) prioerity

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pipe in dishwashing room draining onto floor. Instructed person in charge to extend to drain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  4. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in produce rinse/prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sinks slowly draining in produce and large production areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MISSING ON ALL LABELS:(A) FOOD PACKAGED SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED IN LAW, INCLUDING 21 CFR 101- FOOD LABELING, AND 9 CFR 317 LABELING, MARKING DEVICE, AND CONTAINERS. (B) LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, OR ABSENT A COMMON NAME; AN ADEQUATELY DESCRIPTIVE IDENTITY STATEMENT; (3) IF MADE FROM TWO OF MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICAL COLORS, ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. (3) AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS; (6) EXCEPT AS EXEMPTED IN THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT SECTION 403(q)(3)-(5), NUTRITION LABELING AS SPECIFIED IN 21CFR, 101- FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR 317 SUBPART B NUTRITION LABELING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING…

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): missing internal thermometers for vending machines. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.12: unable to verify location of grease interceptor. Instd to be able to verify/visually see location

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.1 refuse receptacle observed within a vending machine. Instd to remove. A refuse receptacle may not be located within a vending machine.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide and install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometers for vending machines. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Receiving and shipping overhead doors not rodent proof, approx 1/4-1/2 gap noted at bottom and sides of doors. Instd to rodent proof same and have tight fitting at all times.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Vending machines used for time/temperature control for safety foods without an automatic control that prevent the machine from vending food if there is a power failure, mechanical failure or other condition that results in the internal machine unable to maintain proper food temperatures. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to verify location of grease interceptor. Instd to be able to verify/visually see location.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Refuse receptacle observed within a vending machine. Instd to remove. A refuse receptacle may not be located within a vending machine.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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