South Loop Market

January 26, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
code 6Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE ON COUNTER NEXT TO REGISTER. SAMOSA AT 68.7F, POTATO CURRY WRAP AT 69.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: HEAVY CREAM 57.6F, CHOPPED GARLIC AT 50.3F, MAYONNAISE AT 58.9FMANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON SEASONED CHICKEN, SAMOSA, UNKNOWN CURRY FOOD PRODUCT, ETC, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD, PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN AND ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. • OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. • OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2612113 CONDUCTED ON 2/11/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#49)4-602.13: Nonfood-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS AT DELI MARKET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE (#51)5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) NOTED LEAK FROM BASE OF WATER FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (53)5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE BIN WITH LID. (#55) 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOOD PRODUCTS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING. (#57)2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 11, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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