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MARTHA'S GRILL

4457 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MARTHA'S GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320722

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY 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-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315635

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315517

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN THE DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315344

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, PASTA SALAD AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 57.1F, CONSUME AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A KNIFE STORE IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, STEAM TABLE, GRILLS AND OVEN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE HOT WATER WAS 61F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING LINE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2233102 ON 11/13/18 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. 49 - 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. 55 - 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 55 - 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 - 6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233102

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOOR MATS TO BE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A RESIDENTIAL BOX FAN CHAINED UP TO THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, HALLWAYS, TOILET ROOMS, AND OFFICE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CORK CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER SELF-ATTACHED TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO COLLECT ANY DRIPS FROM THE HOOD. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE HOOD TO BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT ANY DRIPS/LEAKS COMING OFF THE HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129673

Location recorded for this inspection · MARTHA'S GRILL · 4457 W DIVERSEY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SCOOP FOR THE RICE CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF A PIECE OF CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER OR HOLSTER FOR THE SPOON/SPATULA FOR PROPER STORAGE IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

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