Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Market Creations
101 N Wacker Dr, Chicago 60606 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jul 6, 2026
2
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 6, 2026
- #6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 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.
- #21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 22, 2026 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Market Creations — questions
- Did Market Creations pass its last health inspection?
- Market Creations at 101 N Wacker Dr was inspected on Jul 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
- What violations were cited at Market Creations?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 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
- 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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