Pass

Fresh Marketplace

2600 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Grocery Store ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 16, 2026

Fresh Marketplace was last inspected on July 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 16, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on sticky trap in rear next to cheese prep area. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. Trap removed, area, cleaned, and sanitized on site. Recommended contacting pest control to replace trap to preventn pest harborage.

    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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 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

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at handsink in rear meat prep area. Instrutced to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods in the bakery. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and around pipes in restroom. Instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not properly functioning at upstairs handwashing sink empolyee break area. Water must run continuously for at least 15-20 seconds before reactivating faucet

      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 signage at hand washing sink in deli prep area and upstairs employees break area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      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 heavily stained cutting boards in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards in these areas

      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: Must replace the missing/broken sliding plastic doors for the meat display cooler and taqueria area

      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 3 burnt out light bulbs in the taqueria area. Instructed mamager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not properly functioning at upstairs handwashing sink empolyee break area. Water must run continuously for at least 15-20 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      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 signage at hand washing sink in deli prep area and upstairs employees break area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      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 heavily stained cutting boards in the taqueria and meat prep areas. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards in these areas

      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: Must replace the missing/broken sliding plastic doors for the meat display cooler and taqueria area

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink at the taqueria area not maintained; sink are leaking and draining when water from all three compartments are drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs in the taqueria area. Instructed mamager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.