Martha's Grill
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2019
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Score
Martha's Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2016. Martha's Grill was last inspected on Oct 9, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Martha's Grill is from Oct 9, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Martha's Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE STORE IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, STEAM TABLE, GRILLS AND OVEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING LINE.
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Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RESIDENTIAL BOX FAN CHAINED UP TO THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 26, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 15, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT: 126.8F, COOKED RICE 3LBS, AT VALUE $16, MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 3LBS LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $16 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT, UNDERNEATH FRONT HOT STATION BETWEEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE ENTRANCE TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. ENCOURAGE MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP, ON REAR EXIT DOOR, SLIGHTLY BENT. DOOR IS RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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May 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER THAT WAS PREPARED ON 5/18/17 SUCH AS 20LBS.COOKED BEEF 57.2F,13 LBS. COOKED ROASTED POTATOES 44.9F-46.2F,10LBS. MASHED POTATOES 43.6F,2 GALLONS COOKED AU JUS 46.2F,10LBS. COOKED RICE 46.5F-50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.69LBS..$160.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA.ALSO,APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND APPX."4-5" GAP IN BASEMENT DOOR FRAME AND APPX."1-2" IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR.APPX."3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,POTATOE PEELER,ROLLING CART,MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP , DISH WASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK, HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLOTHING FROM SINK COUNTER AND EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM
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Sep 27, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTATION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martha's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martha's Grill on file is from Oct 9, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martha's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Martha's Grill.
Has Martha's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martha's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martha's Grill 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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