Market Thyme
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2019
61
Score
Market Thyme, located at 200 E Randolph St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 29, 2019, resulting in a score of 61. The inspection identified 10 minor violations, with notable observations including accurate thermometers, properly labeled food in original containers, and measures to prevent contamination during food preparation, storage, and display. Across 21 scored inspections, Market Thyme has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Oct 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Oct 2, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
27
Sep 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 6, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jan 9, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 9, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 31, 2015
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 27, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 23, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 21, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 28, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 25, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Oct 29, 2019 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT GRILL, SUSHI STATION, AND OTHER PREP AREAS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR,FLOUR, RICE, ETC.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK FOOD PREP AREA IN SUSHI STATION WITH HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN GUARD AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SPLASH GUARD SO THAT IT CREATES A COMPLETE BARRIER BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN BLACK DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SANITIZED CAN OPENER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 OBSERVED THICK COATING OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS COVERED WITH DUST AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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