Mart Anthony

1200 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Mart Anthony appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up eight times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mart Anthony on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS food was held at an improper temperature. Twenty pounds of Bolognese sauce (ground beef and pork in tomato sauce) were found at 59.5�F, stored in a large plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, in the walk-in cooler. The sauce was placed in the cooler a day before. Instructed the manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded was valued at $50.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method, cooling down food in tightly covered containers, instructed to loosely cover food during the cooling down process.
33
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Prep cooler missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install one in a clear view.
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Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F, THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46F, AND THE 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, SALAD COOLER, AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 50F, MILK AT 48F, EGGPLANT AT 45F, HAMBURGERS AT 45F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 46F, BLUE CHEESE AT 50F, OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER AT 47F, SAUSAGE AT 47F, STEAKS AT 51F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 52F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 44F, HEAVY CREAM AT 44F, SOUP AT 45F, HAM AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS BETWEEN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE PREP AREA.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555388 DATED 5/6/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT MAINTAINED ON SITE FROM LAST 90 DAYS OF SHELLSTOCK PRODUCTS SOLD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2555388 DATED 5/6/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS AT BAR STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHESTS AND OLD CHEESE CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE RE-USABLE CONTAINERS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS IN THE COOK/KITCHEN AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/COOK AREA NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURES HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Sep 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND DRYWALL DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS--MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE GREASE DROPLETS AND ACCUMULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL LINES ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1954130 #18 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR IN DINING AREA HAS GAP OF 1/4 OF INCH,THE METAL PLATE AND GASKET AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IS BROKEN. FOUND REAR DOOR BY THE KITCHEN WIDE OPENED,BLACK SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR AND METAL SCREEN WITH OPENINGS. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.SCREEN MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-15,REPORT#1453782. #33-MUST CLEAN FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, LIQUOR MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. COVING NEEDED ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION PROVIDED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 9-16-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. MANAGER CLOSED REAR MAIN DOOR AND STATED: REAR DOOR REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL SCREEN DOOR PROPERLY TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. PRESENTLY SIDE DOOR IS REPAIRED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER. EMPLOYEES ARE CLEANING DEEP FRYERS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC AND PAPER IS USED TO STOP WATER FROM COMPARTMENT,NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM.TWO FLIES ON WALL BY THE DINING AREA,AND 3 SMALL FLIES ON WALL BY THE PREP TABLE WERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR IN DINING AREA HAS GAP OF 1/4 OF INCH,THE METAL PLATE AND GASKET AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IS BROKEN. FOUND REAR DOOR BY THE KITCHEN WIDE OPENED,BLACK SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY THIGH FITTED TO FRAME DOOR AND METAL SCREEN WITH OPENINGS. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.SCREEN MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-15,REPORT#1453782. #33-MUST CLEAN FRYERS,ICE MACHINE,ALL POP GUN HOLDERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, LIQUOR MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. COVING NEEDED ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION PROVIDED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 9-9-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PLASTIC AND PAPER IS USED TO STOP WATER FROM COMPARTMENT,NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FRYERS,ICE MACHINE,ALL POP GUN HOLDERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL SUPPLIES AND LIQOUR MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. COVING NEEDED ALONG WALL BASE IN FRONT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IN LADIES ROOM WATER IN NEED OF ADJUSTING TO ADD PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR DOOR SWEEP ON SOUTH DOOR IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REEPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi ue ytensils not proper stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelves inside cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, exterior of cooking equipment, and soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to remove rust on walk-in cooler floor and apply non-toxic sealant to surface and detail clean floor along sides and under cooking equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food hairs not wearing hair restraint in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.
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Aug 23, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVES,DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVERS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKLINE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPING IN STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BY KITCHEN, AND RODENT MARKS ON FLOOR SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7:38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 8/10/2010, FOR VIOLATIONS #'S, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, AND 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST RESTRICT STORING ITEMS NOT PERTAINING TO KITCHEN IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST STORE BIKE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Aug 10, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIOED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL,DATE ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLAASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND SURFACES IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IS DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT RIGHT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN & ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mart Anthony last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mart Anthony on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mart Anthony?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mart Anthony.

Has Mart Anthony's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mart Anthony have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mart Anthony means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mart Anthony inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mart Anthony is inspected roughly once per year on average.