Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza has 19 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza is from Dec 6, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANATIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. MUST USED HIGHT TEMEPRATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE HOTEL MAIN KITCHEN TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED MULTI-SE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 26, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, ONLY COLD WATER LINE, WATER TEMP AT 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOSES AND PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Feb 28, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( WHITE POWDER) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL SECTION NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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90
Aug 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: IN THE LARGE CAN FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA FOUND LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BREADCRUMBS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BOTH FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT AT THE WALLS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE TOILET STALL IN THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. FOUND LARGE HOLE AT WALL AND MISSING WALL COVING IN THE LARGE CAN STORAGE ROOM AREA BEHIND THE 3 LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET BASE AT THE ROOM SERVICE HAND SINK.FOUND LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. FOUND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LARGE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND THE HAND SINK IS ALSO LOOSE.THE HAND SINK AT THE CITYSCAPE BAR AREA HAS LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET BASE AND SAME AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.
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Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF HOT LINE GARBAGE AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES DAMAGED (PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA, CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER AT SAME AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEIING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVER AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND CLEAN CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVERS END CAPS MISSINIG ABOVE DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING/WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED BOWL AND DRAIN BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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78
Jun 11, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL THREE ICE MAKERS NOT MAITAINED. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND PLASTIC COVER OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER ASKED THE MAINTAINANCE PERSON TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPCTION. ALL THREE ICE MAKERS ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT #1459762 DATED 5/15/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A LID FOR ALL THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING AND WALLS AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM,CRACKED WALLS ON COVING BY THE CHEF'S OFFICE AND BY THE BOSS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKED WALLS WHERE EVER NEEDED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE 46.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE AND BY END OF INSPECTION EQUIPMENT WAS NOW READING 31.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND ON HOT HOLD SURFACES TO BE IMPROPER.PORK AND BEEF SAUSAGE 44.9F, PEPPERONI 45.1, RICE 46.0F,SAUSAGE 105.9F, VEGGIE SAUSAGE 118.5F,EGGS 56.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $49.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES BATHROOMS. TEMPERATURE AT MENS BATHROOM WAS 65.8F AND WOMENS BATHROOM WAS 68.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT ABOUT 2:45PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM, REAR PREP AREA AND BY THE ROOM SERVICE AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- SHELVES BY THE STOVE WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS, SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH SLIME AND MEAT SLICERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR, AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WALK IN COOLER....NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN,DISH WASHER ROOM AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOORS AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING AND WALLS AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM,CRACKED WALLS ON COVING BY THE CHEF'S OFFICE AND BY THE BOSS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKED WALLS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED USED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING THE BOSS STATION AND ROOM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MISSING IODINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKERS, MISSING FROUT AND BROKEN TILES AT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCETS HANDLE FOR HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROMOTE HANDS WASHING AMONG STAFF AND FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK, MUST PROVIDE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SNEEZEGUARD AT THE BUFFET LINE MUST EXTEND TO THE CONDIMENT STATION, OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONTAINERS. THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE DE-FROSTED (HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT COOK'S LINE, FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS, FAN GUARD OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE & POTS/PAN DISHROOM, MUST REMOVE/RE-SURFACE. DUSTY OR WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE OF A WATER LINE AT MOP SINK IN POT/PANS DISHROOM & AT BOTTOM PIPE OF 2-COMP. SINK AT COOK'S LINE, MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Mar 1, 2011
Reinspection
2 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. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE DRIP PAN THAT IS LEAKING WATER IN THE SMALL PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALAD, COTTAGE CHEESE AND HEAVY CREAM ALL WITH EXPIRED DATES ON THEM. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLER AND SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, CUT FRUIT AT 53F, YOGURT AT 56F, CONTAINERS OF ORANGE JUICE AND GRAPEFRUIT JUICE AT 49F, CREAM CHEESE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# AND 11.5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $230. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWASHER AT THE BAR IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL GLASSES ARE WASHED IN THE PREP AREA HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. BAR ALSO HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BAR IS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PEST ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND CEILING WHERE FLIES ARE PRESENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE DRIP PAN THAT IS LEAKING WATER IN THE SMALL PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE, MIXER UNIT, WIRE RACKS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STANDUP OVENS, BEHIND THE BAR, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN POTWASH AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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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 WALL OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BOTH SIDES. CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH EXCESS DUST. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH EXCESS STAINS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE POTWASH AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE FLOORS IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA.
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Mar 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Observed Deli meats and cheeses held at improper temperatures between 45.3 F and 46.4 F at Produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Critical violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057370 15. Found same Produce cooler ambient air temperature at 40.5 F at this time.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Observed live small fly activity around dishmachine, soda syrup room, around pot wash 3-compartment sink area. Instructed manager to remove all insect activity. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation, citation issued.
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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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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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. Observed accumilated food debris inside floor drain underneath dishmachine. Must clean interior of all unclean floor drains 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. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean walls/ceiling throughout prep and dishwash area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza on file is from Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza.
Has Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza 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 Merchant Market — Holiday Inn Mart Plaza 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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