MARTHA'S FRESH MARKET

5958 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Grocery Store

16 inspections

1. CanvassMay 12, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING GRILL IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT AT MEAT/DELI PREP LINE AND 1 LIGHT IS FLICKERING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
2. ComplaintNov 13, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassJun 11, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED NO WASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS. NOTED GROUND CHORIZO WITH WHITE MOLD, WHITE CHEESE WITH ORANGE AND YELLOW FLUID, AND TURKEY HAM WITH WHITE MOLD IN DISPLAY COOLER AND TOMATO SAUCE WITH WHITE AND BLUE MOLD IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 16 LBS AT $37. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RICE, MENUDO (SOUP), MAYO/KETCHUP DIPPING SAUCE, CHIMICHURRY, CARNITAS, TUNA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS, VALUED AT $600, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AND IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
4. License Re-InspectionMay 2, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 2, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-602.11 OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKE SLICES IN DESSERT REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassApr 25, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKE SLICES IN DESSERT REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 1/4/23- 09/25/23; NO 2024 SERVICE REPORTS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK, WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE LINER AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
7. LicenseApr 25, 2024

   0 infractions

8. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 10, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MOST DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE
9. ComplaintOct 3, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND MAIN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALLS BY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN AND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALLS BY DISH WASHING AREA KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BY ROTTEN BLACK BANANAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MOST DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN MOP CLOSET. MUST REMOVE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMILATION ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/28/2021, REPORT #2537424. #53--OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN. #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
10. ComplaintOct 2, 2023

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.16--OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19--OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
11. CanvassOct 28, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 26, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
13. CanvassJun 19, 2020

    0 infractions

14. CanvassJun 19, 2020

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (FRESH MEAT, CHICKEN, CEVICHE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO CHEMICAL (CHLORINE) SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT THE SANITIZING RINSE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
15. License Re-InspectionAug 10, 2017

    0 infractions

16. LicenseAug 9, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD CRATES, BOARDS) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.