MARTHA'S GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4457 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

5 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9
2019
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 8
2019
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN THE DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 3
2019
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, PASTA SALAD AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 57.1F, CONSUME AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A KNIFE STORE IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, STEAM TABLE, GRILLS AND OVEN.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE HOT WATER WAS 61F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING LINE.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2233102 ON 11/13/18 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. 49 - 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. 55 - 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 - 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CORK CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A RESIDENTIAL BOX FAN CHAINED UP TO THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, HALLWAYS, TOILET ROOMS, AND OFFICE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A CONTAINER SELF-ATTACHED TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO COLLECT ANY DRIPS FROM THE HOOD. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE HOOD TO BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT ANY DRIPS/LEAKS COMING OFF THE HOOD.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

DEC 26
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE RICE CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF A PIECE OF CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER OR HOLSTER FOR THE SPOON/SPATULA FOR PROPER STORAGE IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

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