SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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834-842 W FULTON MARKET · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 26, 2025 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 26
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED AND DISCLORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE GRILL AND SAUTE STATION WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET SO THAT THE PREP COOLER DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUL 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED AND DISCLORED CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE GRILL AND SAUTE STATION WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET SO THAT THE PREP COOLER DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 27
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). I INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS THAT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

APR 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MARKETPLACE BUFFET AREA; IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AND SANDWICH PREP AT 83-94F, AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85F AT THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. THE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINKS; ALL SINKS ARE NOW 100F.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE WALL-MOUNTED FOOD MIXERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PEST CONTROL LIGHTS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED OVER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST RELOCATED MIXERS OR LIGHT DEVICES AND MAINTAINED THEM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR FOOD, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING REGISTER THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT TO PREPARE COFFEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BARISTA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.1F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE PREP AREA. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN GUESTS WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 86.3F AND 97.7F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN FAMILY BATHROOM FOUND AT 88.5F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK AT PASTRY PREP AREA AT 87.9F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT HAND SINKS.

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OCT 2
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, RICE, BROWN SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

SEP 5
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4.501.12 MUST REPLACE ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREAS, DUE TO DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, IN THE REAR PREP, BAR, AND BARISTA AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL; CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT HANGING OVER BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK SPOTS AND GROOVES ARE PRESENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN SMALL PREP AREA BEHIND BARISTA PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING HAND SINK IN SMALL PREP AREA BEHIND THE BARISTA PREP AREA, ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS NEAR BY.

APR 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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