MARTINI CLUB.
5737 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 202017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 62017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH LEAKING HEAVILY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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.
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 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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
SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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 282015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND ALL BEER/BEVERAGE TUBINGS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND 2 BARS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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AUG 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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 that had peeling paint, in bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
AUG 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of front counter that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of front bar counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Ceiling in bsmt storage area had exposed raw wood, insulation, shall be repaired/sealed.
DEC 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DRIED LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
NOV 182010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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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