Did Tony'S Fresh Market pass its last health inspection?

Tony'S Fresh Market at 4137 N Elston Ave was inspected on Aug 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 36 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Tony'S Fresh Market?

The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FLOOR, LOWER WALLS, CEILING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM) OF THE DAIRY AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES O

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

Tony'S Fresh Market

4137 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 22, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 22, 2025

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FLOOR, LOWER WALLS, CEILING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM) OF THE DAIRY AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADQEUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR BECOMING ATTRACTANTS FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE DRIP ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION FIXTURES AND ADJACENT CEILING TILES OF MAIN DELI KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER OR CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR CONDENSATION ON ADJACENT FIXTURES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 22, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2013	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2013	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2012	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2012	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 27, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2010	Complaint	Pass	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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Tony'S Fresh Market — questions

Did Tony'S Fresh Market pass its last health inspection?: Tony'S Fresh Market at 4137 N Elston Ave was inspected on Aug 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 36 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Tony'S Fresh Market?: The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (FLOOR, LOWER WALLS, CEILING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM) OF THE DAIRY AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES O
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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