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MARVIN RESTAURANT

901 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286093

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135803

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN DOES NOT BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM REPORT #2135368 ON 1/12/18 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2043367 ON 4/24/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 35- NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA. 38 - NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED A STEAM TABLE WITH UNCOVERED CONTAINERS WITH FOOD IN IT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE STEAM TABLE OR PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD OR BARRIER SO THAT THE FOOD IS PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIEGERATOR. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER. REPAIR THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF ALL LEAKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE THE DRAIN FROM THE ICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135368

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BACON AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED HAM AT 52F, RAW BACON AT 43.9F, SAUSAGE AT 63.5F, AND CHEESE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT ON TOP OF A FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE GRILL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 17

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN) BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN THE COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER BELOW 70F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2042267 ON 4/24/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 35 - NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA. 38 - NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2042267

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 20LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 119.8F, 2LBS OF MAC&CHEESE AT 130.1F, 2LBS OF DRESSING AT 123.1F AND 1LBS OF MIX VEGGIES AT 121.3F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED, TOTAL COST WAS $250 AND WEIGHT WAS 25LBS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY,DRESSING, GREENS, MEATLOAF AND CABBAGE. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966813

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT ON A TABLE IN PREP AREA,FOOD ITEMS WERE COOKED CHOP STEAK FOUND AT 62.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00,COOKED MEAT LOAF FOUND AT 60.OF ,TOTAL WEIGHT 2 1/2 LB , ,TOTAL COST $8.00,COOKED GRAVY FOUND AT 59.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $7.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PORK CHOPS,EGGS AND BACON,SERIOIUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE STOVE AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632667

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOERT#1632041 DATE 02-22-2016(35) WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE PREP TABLES REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN,CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA TO REMOVE DUST,REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1632051 DATE 02-22-2016 (45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632051

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THR RIGHTHAND CORNER OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1562127 DATE 08-12-2015(35)CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE,PREP TABLE,REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN,CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA TO REMOVE DUST,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA,(45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562127

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538139

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325327

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385541

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT BREAD STORAGE ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET REMOVE BUCKETS FILLED WITH WATER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385521

Location recorded for this inspection · MARVIN RESTAURANT · 901 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL.OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRI WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR SMELL BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER POOLING ALL OVER FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN PREP AREA.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,BEHIND DOOR OF HOT WATER TANK ROOM,NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE CART IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT RODENT BAIT BOX.ALSO MORE THAN 10 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND HOT WATER ROOM.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT BREAD STORAGE ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET REMOVE BUCKETS FILLED WITH WATER.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM

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How results compare in ZIP 60644

121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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