DEC 4
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MARLONS CHICKEN & FISH.
Chicago Health Dept
602 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2024.
Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 21
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 1
2024
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 22
2024
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND ATTACH AN ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BEHIND/AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE ROOM WITH THE HOT WATER TANK AND 40 IN THE FRONT/SIDE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RECEPTACLE RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL WITH THE MICROWAVE MOUNTED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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JUN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREP CHICKEN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
AUG 29
2017
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.
DEC 23
2016
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 26
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 13
2016
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AT FOOD PREP FRYER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
OCT 2
2015
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 24
2015
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED USE OF CARDBOARD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF CARDBOARD ON FLOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT OF BACK DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES. MAINTAIAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN HOOD OVER FRYER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 15
2013
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 6
2013
FAIL 6 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( CHICKEN AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-17-12 ON REPORT #680025 NOT CORRECTED: -35- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING UNDERNEATH PALET 9N AREA BY WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29
APR 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON DUTY AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FURNACE CLOSET).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 17
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN H000062412 17 7-38-012 COURT DATE 10-28-2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 - 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO. THE FINE CAN ALSO BE PAID THROUGH THE MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR MORE INFO.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTD. TOCLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 28
2010
PASS · 0 violations
APR 23
2010
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.MUST INSTALL A SECOND HAND SINK (EXPOSED HAND SINK)IN THE REAR SECOND FOOD PREP AREA.
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