MARZ COMMUNITY BREWING CO..

Chicago Health Dept

3630 S IRON ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

4 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2025
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 IN GAP UNDER RED DOOR (EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

OCT 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREWERY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR TO THE LEFT INSIDE THE RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 2 WINDOWS IN THE PREP AREA OPEN WITHOUT SCREENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS TO KEEP PESTS OUT AND MAINTAIN

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER FROM CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE CONDENSATION AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

JAN 10
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON DOORS OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.

DEC 5
2017
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Serious Sanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON DOORS OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS.

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