SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARTINI CLUB.

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5737 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 27, 2017 · passed

5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 6
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

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AUG 27
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

AUG 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 14
2011
FAILED
0 violations
NOV 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 MAINTAINED,NOT OVERFLOWING AND KEEP IT COVERED,OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ARE IN THE GARBAGE ,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SINCE THERE IS CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 11-24-10;AT 12:20 PM THE GARBAGE COMPANY IS NOW IN THE AREA TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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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