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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Market Creations

101 N Wacker Dr

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Complaint

Jul 6, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER WHILE AT FOOD PREPARATION STATION (MAIN KITCHEN AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 114.5F AND COOKED RICE AT 120.4F IN THE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CUT LEAFY GREENS (SPINACH, ARUGALA) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SELF-SERVICE SALAD AREA BETWEEN 46.6F AND 54.6F; TURKEY AT 47.0F IN THE PANINI AREA 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE SOIL: DEEP FRYERS, COUNTERTOP GRILL, RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, GREASE SOIL, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2026

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

License

Apr 22, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS MUST BE COMPLETE AND CLEAN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 9, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BUFFET COOLERS. 3 POUNDS VIGITIE RAW FISH AT 63.0F, 3 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 64.2F, 2 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 67.3F, 2 POUNDS CRAB MEAT AT 59.4F, 3 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 56.5F, 2 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 59.2F, AND 3 POUNDS TUNA AT 62.2F. 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.2F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54,5F, 2 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1 POUND BEEF AT 54.9F, 1 POUND COOKED EGGS AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS COOKED TURKEY AT 54.2F, 1 POUND CUT TOMATOES 57.7F, 1 POUND CUT CUCUMBERS AT 47.9F, 3 POUNDS CUCUMBER SALAD AT 57.7F, AND 2 POUNDS COOKED SQUASH SALAD AT 69.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED 0F 46 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. VALUE AT 800 DOLLARS.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 SALAD BUFFET COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 64.5F, 55.5, AND 64.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 21, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

Prep cooler missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food container ( sugar, salt...) missing labels, Instructed to provide.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 24, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloth in-use kept on prep tables at sushi station, instructed to keep in sanitizer buckets.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

No temperature measuring devices on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

Open drinks container for staff kept on prep table, instructed to keep a way.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

Knives in-use are wedged between table and prep coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface. Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source

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