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Farmer's Best Market

September 13, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR TORTILLERIA FOOD PREP AREA AT THIS TIME.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY CLEANING EQUIPMENTS-BROOMS,DUST PAN AND CRATES ALSO,STORING BUCKET INSIDE HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD IN THE HOT BUFFET STEAM TABLE UNIT.OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 129.4F,BEANS AT 98.9F,CHILE RELLENOS AT 123.9F,SWEET BAKED POTATOES AT 103.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25#'S OF FOOD WORTH $250.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR STOCK STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE CARDBOARD BAILER UNIT NEAR THE EXIT DOORS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CARNITA COOKING PREP AREA AND IN THE FRUIT/JUICE BAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK CARNITAS IN THE REAR COOKING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR WEST HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STOCK AREAS NEAR THE BAILER UNITS,REAR ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTCLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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