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Windy City Market

August 26, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • 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 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 10Priority
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AT DELI: STEAK MILAENESE AT 108.7F, CHICKEN 108.3F, AND POTATOES HELD AT 121.4. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PROUDCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS ITEM AT THE STATED IMRPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: CEVICHE AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATLEY 5LBS OF PROUDUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $45. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
    code 22
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT USED TO STORE ROTISERIE CHICKENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GAPS IN DOOR AT HOT HOLD UNIT USED TO STORE FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK MILANESE, AND POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
    code 47
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, BLACK FAN MOUNTED ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HALF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 57
  • Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 PARTIALLY SMOKED CIGAR STUBS ON A METAL HOLDER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CIGARS AND ASHTRAYS FROM FACILITY AND COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 2, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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