Did Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc pass its last health inspection?

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc at 2500 N Elston Ave was inspected on Jul 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc

2500 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 1, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 1, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IN BUTCHER PREP AREA HAND SINK DETACHED FROM WALL AND LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDERNEATH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE CEILING TILES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL PEELING IN PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR TOILET ROOMS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MACHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ENCRUSTED IN DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2015	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2015	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2015	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc — questions

Did Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc pass its last health inspection?: Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc at 2500 N Elston Ave was inspected on Jul 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Llc?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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