SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARZEYA BAKERY J.A.S., INC..

BEAT. 34/100

8908 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WORN TORN GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON FRONT REACH IN COOLER. REAR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN

OCT 22
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME. SINK IS VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA 15 FEET AWAY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WORN TORN GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON FRONT REACH IN COOLER. REAR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN

OCT 15
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF INGREDIENTS NOT PROPER STORED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: APPROXIMATELY 40-50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT REAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5-6 LIVE ROACHES IN AND AROUND DIRTY WET SOILED CONTAINERS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT WITH APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS WAITING FOR PICKUP WITH FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER SO NOT TO ATTRACT INSECTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WORN TORN GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING ON FRONT REACH IN COOLER. REAR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OPEN WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE GREASE BUILD UP ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (COPIES NOT ACCEPTABLE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SPRITE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN COOLER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BAGS OF BREAD) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (DISPOSABLE DRINKING CUPS) STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKES AND JELLO CUPS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NET WEIGHT. LABELS CURRENTLY ON FOOD PRODUCTS REFLECT IDENTITY (FOOD NAME), INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED NET WEIGHT TO COMPLY WITH LABELING REQUIREMENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.

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