MARTIN'S CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

2058 W 22ND PL · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
41
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 22
2023
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 15
2023
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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.

Serious Sanitation
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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 2
2021
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIQUOR COOLER AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
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 19
2020
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 1
2019
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR COOLER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Other
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.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

FEB 7
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 30
2017
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Other
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.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

JUN 17
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 7
2015
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 25
2015
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Other
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

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM(NOT FLUSING PROPERLY).

Minor Sanitation
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 26
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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 20
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

MUST REMOVEW ALL UNNECESSARY BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

SEP 9
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 26
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 25
2011
PASS 4 violations
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. Clean the cooking equipment and ice machine of dirty buildup.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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. Repair the ceiling above the cooking hood.

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

Clean out the light shield above the north prep area.

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