The Farehouse Market & Cafe
8745 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 13, 2026
The Farehouse Market & Cafe was last inspected on April 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Must provide designated area for employees personal drinks. All open drinks are prohibited in prep areas. Instructed to maintain
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in front by the sandwich area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in sandwich prep area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperature in the prep area in the rear, such as 2lbs of tuna at 49.2f and 3lbs of grilled chicken breast at 57.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 5lbs at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed coutons and granola out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 compartment still leaking even after the water has been turned off. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of brown grime on basin of handwashing sink located near espresso machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 bulk container of oatmeal not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk items with the common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.