Martello's Restaurant and Bar

4122-4124 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Martello's Restaurant and Bar has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 6, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Martello's Restaurant and Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 6, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Martello's Restaurant and Bar squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT ADDED CONSUMER ADVISORY TO MENUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR/INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 13, 2021

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martello's Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martello's Restaurant and Bar on file is from Dec 6, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Martello's Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Martello's Restaurant and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Martello's Restaurant and Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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