OCT 27
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MARTINI CLUB.
Chicago Health Dept
5737 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2017.
Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 20
2017
FAIL 2 violations
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
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
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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
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.
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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AUG 27
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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.
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.
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
PASS 3 violations
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.
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).
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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.
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
FAIL 0 violations
NOV 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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
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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