MARTINI BROS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

311 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

3 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2011.

Last inspected Nov 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25
2011
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEPARATE THE DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE UTENSILS ARE WASHED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITMES TO PREVENT PAST HARBORAGE.

NOV 18
2011
FAIL 0 violations
OCT 28
2011
FAIL 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN.BAR GUN HOLDERS AND PLASTIC TUBES WITH ACUUMULATED BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER, RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDBY WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR DUE TO SLIGHT LWAK AT BOTTOM OF WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL INSIDE MENS WASHROOM BY TOILET BOWL MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BASEMENT 3 COPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET LEAKING AT BACK, MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN PLUMBING

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER/ WALK IN COOLER.

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