Market Creations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 20, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employees food stored with customers food, instructed to separate.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Several expired food handlers certificate, instructed to update.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food rack in the rear to remove food debris and/or spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield in the walk in cooler missing. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Aug 25, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn door gasket inside of the hot holding door. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed expired food handler certificates for all employees on site. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Aug 18, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the hot holding door. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/ dust debris buildup on the men's & women's toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for all employees on site. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Dec 7, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: 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 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF 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…

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Disposable spoons used as a multi use utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, gray film noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Jan 26, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Oct 1, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a soiled can opener on the prep table. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a broken oven door on the stove located near the cooking line. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

9. Jun 23, 2020 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

10. Dec 4, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations