Chicago
49
BEAT

Martini Club

5737 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-10-27
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-10-27)
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2017, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
2017-10-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-10-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
2
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO NOTED THE GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH IMPROPERLY SEALED AND UNABLE TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE SAID BOX. SERIOUS VI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE DRAINING PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

2017-10-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND ONE LIVE MOUSE IN REAR BAR/DINING AREA AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (OVER 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO FOUND OVER...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH LEAKING HEAVILY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN IN REAR BAR AREA.-----------MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GRILL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE DRAINING PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

2016-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/28/2015, REPORT #1561615, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2015-07-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND ALL BEER/BEVERAGE TUBINGS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND 2 BARS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-08-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front bar area, kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage areas need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, in bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2013-08-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Non food contact surfaces of front counter that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of front bar counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in bsmt storage area had exposed raw wood, insulation, shall be repaired/sealed.

2012-12-19 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DRIED LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

2011-11-14 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2010-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID OPEN ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE MAINTAI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR PREP COOLER -2 DOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHEMICALS AT THE BASEMENT,MUST BE REPAIRED

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