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West Loop Market

Name: West Loop Market
Address: 1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

1222 W Madison St

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 9, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH DISPENSER AND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE HANDWASHING DEVICES ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE SOAP AND WATER, THEN RINSING MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND PLACING ON DRAINBOARD WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ON PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST 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.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER 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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 11, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6 F TO 50.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. 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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 9, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 2, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, TOUCHING DIFFERENT ITEMS WITH GLOVED HANDS AND PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS, AND THEN PREPARING CUSTOMERS' FOOD ORDERS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F TO 47.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $18.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALLERGEN LABELS ARE MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DELI SERVICE COUNTER. FOODS INCLUDE PASTA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E., MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY, ETC.) ON THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SELF-SERVICE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2578971 FROM 07/24/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 3-305.12: **C** Food Storage, Prohibited Areas OBSERVED CASES OF WINE STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN. 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training—All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION. . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.