Chicago
33
BEAT

Mar Rojo, Inc.

3826 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
33/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-28
Pass Rate
43%
2 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-04-28)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2022)
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Sanitation serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-04-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2025-04-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, FISH, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIOR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LUNCH TRAY, BLENDER, AND NOTEBOOKS BEING STORED INSIDE WASH BASIN OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

critical Documentation & Training

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF INPECTION. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMP...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN ...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2024-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS BLACKED AND RENDERED INACCESSIBLE. HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR WAS BLOCKED WITH LONG, FLOURESCENT LIGHTBULB PLACED IN BASIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WAS BLOCKED WITH POTS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL ON SITE AND ON MENU WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATING BACK AT LEAST 90 DAYS STORED ON SITE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. C...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED FROZEN PRODUCTS SHOULD EITHER BE THAWED IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER RUNNING WATER NOT EXCEEDING 70F.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR CLOSET CONTAINING HVAC SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED ON REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-0...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR BLOCKING OIL GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-10-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-09-29 Fail Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL BEHIND BAR AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED CERAMIC BRICK).MUST SEAL.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-10-21 INSPECTION # 2531234. VIOLATION 39. OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT INTERIOR OF BAR AND UNDERNEATH GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO BA...

2021-09-10 Pass License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT INTERIOR OF BAR AND UNDERNEATH GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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