Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch

311 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch since Nov 25, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2011

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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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. MUST SEPARATE THE DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WHERE UTENSILS ARE WASHED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT RESTROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITMES TO PREVENT PAST HARBORAGE.

Nov 18, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2011

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN.BAR GUN HOLDERS AND PLASTIC TUBES WITH ACUUMULATED BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER, RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDBY WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR DUE TO SLIGHT LWAK AT BOTTOM OF WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL INSIDE MENS WASHROOM BY TOILET BOWL MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: BASEMENT 3 COPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET LEAKING AT BACK, MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN PLUMBING

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER/ WALK IN COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch on file is from Nov 25, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch.

Has Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Martini Bros Inc — Martini Ranch 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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