Martin's Corner
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Martin's Corner, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 10 LBS $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MEAT LOAF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIQUOR COOLER AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 1, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR COOLER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 6, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER FLOWING UNDER THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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90
Jun 17, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1512344 ON 11-26-14: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM(NOT FLUSING PROPERLY).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND SEAL RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS STORED MUST BE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH DEEP FREEZERS , REAR, HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST AND SANITIZE BOTH FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 1.COVING ALONE WALLS, PREP AREA, ARE MISSING. 2. FLOOR UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER HAS BUILD UP OD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE COVING AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN STORAGE AREA HAS HOLES AND GAPS. MUST REFINISH CEILING, SEAL AND PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVEW ALL UNNECESSARY BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO DEFROST SMALL FREEZER ACROSS FROM GRILL, CLEAN SMALL PIZZA OVEN .
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The can opener has dirty buildup on the blade; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler is unorganized and has a dirty door, clean the door and organize the interior. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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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 floors and baseboards in the kitchen are dirty, clean and repaint the floors from corner to corner so they are smooth and sanitary.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store santizing cloths in sanitizer in between use in the food preparation area.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Clean the cooking equipment and ice machine of dirty buildup.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Fill in the hole behind the dish rack, chest freezer and grease trap.
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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. Repair the ceiling above the cooking hood.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Clean out the light shield above the north prep area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin's Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin's Corner on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin's Corner?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Martin's Corner.
Has Martin's Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martin's Corner have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martin's Corner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Martin's Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin's Corner is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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