Marlin's Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Marlin's Fish & Chicken has six inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2016. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Marlin's Fish & Chicken dates to Nov 14, 2016.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASES OF DISPLAY COOLERS AND DRIP TRAY OF FROZEN DRINK MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW, GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, AND UTILTIY SINK IN REAR(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBORDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Nov 4, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER RECEIPTS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF BETWEEN DISPLAY COOLERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED FRYER CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DESK IN OFFICE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASES OF DISPLAY COOLERS AND DRIP TRAY OF FROZEN DRINK MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOE AND UTILTIY SINK IN REAR(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBORDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM PREMISES. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING IN PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020
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Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASES OF DISPLAY COOLERS AND DRIP TRAY OF FROZEN DRINK MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR UTILTIY SINK IN REAR(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBORDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SOUTH EAST CORNER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASES OF DISPLAY COOLERS AND DRIP TRAY OF FROZEN DRINK MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR UTILTIY SINK IN REAR(SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY ASHTRAY FILLED WITH 4 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON DESK IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY TYE OWNER, OPERATOR, MANAGER OR OTHER PERSON HAVING CONTROL OF THE AREA. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C
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Feb 10, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 6, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marlin's Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marlin's Fish & Chicken on file is from Nov 14, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marlin's Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marlin's Fish & Chicken.
Has Marlin's Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marlin's Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marlin's Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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