NOV 7
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARTIN'S CORNER.
EAT. 80/100
2058 W 22ND PL · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed
14 of 18 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEAT LOAF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 10 LBS $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 22021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIQUOR COOLER AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 192020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 12019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 1
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR COOLER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
JAN 302017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER FLOWING UNDER THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
JUN 252015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1512344 ON 11-26-14: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM(NOT FLUSING PROPERLY).
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
NOV 262014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SEAL RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ETC.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ITEMS STORED MUST BE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTH DEEP FREEZERS , REAR, HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST AND SANITIZE BOTH FREEZERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
1.COVING ALONE WALLS, PREP AREA, ARE MISSING. 2. FLOOR UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER HAS BUILD UP OD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE COVING AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN STORAGE AREA HAS HOLES AND GAPS. MUST REFINISH CEILING, SEAL AND PAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVEW ALL UNNECESSARY BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
SEP 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 9
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER ACROSS FROM GRILL, CLEAN SMALL PIZZA OVEN .
MAR 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
The can opener has dirty buildup on the blade; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The walk in cooler is unorganized and has a dirty door, clean the door and organize the interior. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors and baseboards in the kitchen are dirty, clean and repaint the floors from corner to corner so they are smooth and sanitary.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store santizing cloths in sanitizer in between use in the food preparation area.
JAN 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. Clean the cooking equipment and ice machine of dirty buildup.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Fill in the hole behind the dish rack, chest freezer and grease trap.
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 ceiling above the cooking hood.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Clean out the light shield above the north prep area.
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