OCT 14
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARKET CREATIONS.
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101 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 14, 2025 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BUFFET COOLERS. 3 POUNDS VIGITIE RAW FISH AT 63.0F, 3 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 64.2F, 2 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 67.3F, 2 POUNDS CRAB MEAT AT 59.4F, 3 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 56.5F, 2 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 59.2F, AND 3 POUNDS TUNA AT 62.2F. 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.2F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54,5F, 2 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1 POUND BEEF AT 54.9F, 1 POUND COOKED EGGS AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS COOKED TURKEY AT 54.2F, 1 POUND CUT TOMATOES 57.7F, 1 POUND CUT CUCUMBERS AT 47.9F, 3 POUNDS CUCUMBER SALAD AT 57.7F, AND 2 POUNDS COOKED SQUASH SALAD AT 69.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED 0F 46 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. VALUE AT 800 DOLLARS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 SALAD BUFFET COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 64.5F, 55.5, AND 64.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
FEB 212025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Prep cooler missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( sugar, salt...) missing labels, Instructed to provide.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures
JAN 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open drinks container for staff kept on prep table, instructed to keep a way.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Wiping cloth in-use kept on prep tables at sushi station, instructed to keep in sanitizer buckets.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knives in-use are wedged between table and prep coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface. Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No temperature measuring devices on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures.
MAR 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STICK HOLDING UP A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 202023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STICK HOLDING UP A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET WOMEN'S ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 132022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASH, SANITIZE AND RINSE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. ALSO NOTED 3 COMP SINK QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 200 - 400PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CORN LOCATED IN STEAM TABLE ON MEXICAN STATION HOTLINE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110 - 115F. ALSO NOTED MASH POTATOES LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AT 108F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. MUST MAINTAIN AT HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK SUGAR, RICE AND SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 6-8 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F.2ND HAND SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OCT 152020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN UNPROTECTED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SCOOPER HANDLE BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (FLOUR, SUGAR, ORN STARCH, ETC). INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE SCOOPER HANDLES WITH THE HANDLE EXTENDED OUT OF THE FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BROKEN SHELF STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREA AND WAK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COOLING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER PLACED PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN & CRAB RANGOON ON SPEED RACK FOR FOR COOLING, CHICKEN AT 76-88 DEGREES F ON PREP AREA 10 POUND PAN OF RICE AT 106.8 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA SITTING OUT ON TABLE.FOOD HANDLER OR PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT DOCUMENT WHEN THE COOLING PROCESS START OR THE COOLING PROCEDURE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED COOLING METHODS AND PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS.FOOD HANDLER UTILIZED APPROVED COOLING AT TIME INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #22
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE, ONE 10 POUND PANS OF COOKED LENTILS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP KITCHEN HOT HOLDING AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED LENTILS. APPROX 10 POUNDS $ 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT THREE 12 POUND PANS OF FOOD (TOMATO SALAD, CUT MELON SALAD, ) AT 49.9-53.4 DEGREES INSIDE BUFFET TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA TWO 6 POUND PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON SPEED RACK IN REAR AREA NEAR COOK LINE AT 76-88.2 DEGREE F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 48 POUNDS $200.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND WALK IN COOLERS IN FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FOOD ITEM SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A DISPLAY TABLE/ BUFFET TABLE IN FRONT PREP TO ORDER LINE. BUFFET TABLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANY COLD HOLDING.SLICED TOMATO SALAD, MELON SALAD ETC. ALL AT 49-53 DEGREES F. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROLS NOR LOGS FOR TEMPERATURE OF FOOD ITEMS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL REQUIREMENTS IN FACILITY. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS, FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING KIMCHI WITH OUT APPROVED VARIANCE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED OF REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDED VARIANCE INFORMATION.PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY DISCARDED KIMCHI. APPROX 10 POUNDS $75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT PREVENTING FOOD CONTAMINATION; UNCOVERED READY TO EAT VEGGIES (BROCCOLI, GREEN ONION) STORED DIRECTLY UNDER RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. RAW PORK SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT BROCCOLI IN WALK IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CRAB SALAD IN REAR FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND CONTAMINATION PREVENTION. PERSON IN CHARGE REARRANGED ITEM FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15, FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12, NO BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER THAT'S CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11, INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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