APR 28
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAR ROJO, INC..
BEAT. 33/100
3826 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
APR 172025FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2025
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED LUNCH TRAY, BLENDER, AND NOTEBOOKS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
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 EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LB AT A VALUE OF $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OCT 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
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 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR CLOSET CONTAINING HVAC SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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.
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.
NOV 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR BLOCKING OIL GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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SEP 292022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALL BEHIND BAR AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED CERAMIC BRICK).MUST SEAL.
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 BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. VIOLATION 57.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. VIOLATION 58. 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
SEP 102021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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.
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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