MARZEYA BAKERY J.A.S., INC..
8908 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 302025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN
OCT 222025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN
OCT 152025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF INGREDIENTS NOT PROPER STORED IN A CLOSED CONTAINER WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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
FOOD HANDLER IN NEED OF EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS WAITING FOR PICKUP WITH FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER SO NOT TO ATTRACT INSECTS.
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
ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT PROOFER OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN
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
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 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SPRITE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BAGS OF BREAD) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (DISPOSABLE DRINKING CUPS) STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →