Martini Club
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Martini Club 10 times, with records going back to 2010. On Oct 27, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 27, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO NOTED THE GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH IMPROPERLY SEALED AND UNABLE TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE SAID BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE DRAINING PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Oct 6, 2017
Complaint
4 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: FOUND ONE LIVE MOUSE IN REAR BAR/DINING AREA AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (OVER 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO FOUND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH LEAKING HEAVILY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN IN REAR BAR AREA.-----------MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GRILL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE DRAINING PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/28/2015, REPORT #1561615, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND ALL BEER/BEVERAGE TUBINGS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND 2 BARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front bar area, kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in bsmt storage areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, in bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front counter that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front bar counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt storage area had exposed raw wood, insulation, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DRIED LEAVES UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Nov 14, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LID OPEN ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED,NOT OVERFLOWING AND KEEP IT COVERED,OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ARE IN THE GARBAGE ,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SINCE THERE IS CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AT THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION 11-24-10;AT 12:20 PM THE GARBAGE COMPANY IS NOW IN THE AREA TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE
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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. INTERIOR PREP COOLER -2 DOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE CHEMICALS AT THE BASEMENT,MUST BE REPAIRED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martini Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martini Club on file is from Oct 27, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martini Club?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Martini Club.
Has Martini Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martini Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martini Club 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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