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FRESH MARKET ON JEFFERY INC.

9553-9557 S JEFFERY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FRESH MARKET ON JEFFERY INC. has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 30, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 17, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2022. For example: FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • AS OF TODAYS INSPECTION, OBSERVED 20 -30 DROPPINGS IN THE RETAIL BIN AREA BEHIND AND UNDER PLATFORM ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED 15-20 DROPPINGS NEAR BACK DOOR REAR EXIT. PEST CONTROL COMPANY STATED THERE WERE NO DROPPINGS SITED OR ANY ACTIVITY NOTED FROM THERE SERVICE REPORT DATED 4/19/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANY AND ALL ENTRY POINTS MUST BE SEALED AS THERE IS STILL ACTIVE PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY. MANAGER PLACED SEAL ON FRONT DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPPING DURING INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION, OBSERVED BINS WITH STANDING WATER AND DIRTY CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT AFTER USE TO PREVENT A FEEDING GROUND AND HARBORAGE FOR ACTIVE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGER DUMPED ALL BINS OF DIRTY WATER DURING THE INSPECTION.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND SILVER BUMPER GUARDS, DISPLAY CASE NEXT TO COOLER AND IN BIN AREA ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND PLATFORM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE SIGNED BY EVERY EMPLOYEE CURRENTLY EMPLOYEED AT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 20 DROPPINGS OR MORE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER. MANAGER VACUUMED SOME OF THE DROPPINGS, HOWEVER ARE MORE THAT REMAIN. AS OF TODAY, DROPPINGS WERE SEEN BEHIND THE FRONT CHECK OUT COUNTER, END CAPS OF FOOD DISPLAY AISLES, AND IN THE BIN AREA NEXT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EFFECTIVELY AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND GASKET IS TORN/DAMAGED ON DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER MANAGER CLEANED SOME OF THE DEBRIS DURING THE INSPECTION, HOWEVER MORE CLEANING IS NEEDED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. 7-38-090.
  6. Complaint

    14 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED SUCH AS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, RAW BEEF) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CFM ARRIVED DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE INSPECTION. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER DRIPPING ONTO PRODUCT STORED IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CONTAMINATED PRODUCT AND FIX CONDENSER SO THAT IT WON'T DRIP ON TO ANY PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-050. CITATION ISSUED
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED MALE USING SOILED CLOTH GLOVES WHILE HANDLING AND PACKAGING RAW MEAT IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE GLOVES MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND RAW MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING COLD TEMPERATURES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RATS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 400 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MEAT DISPLAY CASE, ON SHELVES IN MEAT PREP, ON UNUSED WHITE STOVE BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT IN EVERY CORNER IN REAR NEAR WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINK BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED SINGLE USE STYROFOAM TRAYS FOR MEAT DISPLAY STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MONITORING THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO TEST STRIPS FOR CORRESPONDING SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2537804 DATED 11/4/2021 OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED (INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF ICE FURTHER INTO THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND DEFROST OR BREAK UP ICE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY TO STAFF.OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND UNDER THE MEAT COOLERS REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED (INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF ICE FURTHER INTO THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND DEFROST OR BREAK UP ICE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY TO STAFF.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER MEAT PREP ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN DAILY AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND UNDER THE MEAT COOLERS REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE BUTCHER MEAT ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT IN THE LARGE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLEERGEN TRAINING FOR PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
  8. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. ALSO NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS FRESH CHICKEN, BEEF. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CITY CERIFIED MANGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR WORN WEATHER STRIP AND BROKEN CONCRETE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE SINKS AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-306.11 OBSERVED NO SEPARATION FROM THE DELI AREA AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AT THE FAR RIGHT END OF THE DELI PREP AREA AND OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD ALSO LOCATED AT THE FAR RIGHT END OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  11. License

    0 infractions

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