Marlons Chicken & Fish

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Inspections

1. Dec 4, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 21, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 1, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

4. Mar 22, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR BEHIND/AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE ROOM WITH THE HOT WATER TANK AND 40 IN THE FRONT/SIDE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND ATTACH AN ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FISH FRYER WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING AND FREEZING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

5. Dec 20, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RECEPTACLE RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALL WITH THE MICROWAVE MOUNTED AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

6. Jun 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREP CHICKEN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

7. Aug 29, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.

8. Dec 23, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

9. Oct 26, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

10. Sep 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR AT FOOD PREP FRYER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

11. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

12. Sep 24, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED USE OF CARDBOARD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF CARDBOARD ON FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED DIRT LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT OF BACK DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES. MAINTAIAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN HOOD OVER FRYER. MAINTAIN SAME.

13. Nov 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( CHICKEN AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-17-12 ON REPORT #680025 NOT CORRECTED: -35- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING UNDERNEATH PALET 9N AREA BY WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29

15. Apr 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON DUTY AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FURNACE CLOSET).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

16. Sep 17, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN H000062412 17 7-38-012 COURT DATE 10-28-2010 AT 10:00AM ROOM 112 - 400 W. SUPERIOR CHICAGO. THE FINE CAN ALSO BE PAID THROUGH THE MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR MORE INFO.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTD. TOCLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

17. Apr 28, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

18. Apr 23, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.MUST INSTALL A SECOND HAND SINK (EXPOSED HAND SINK)IN THE REAR SECOND FOOD PREP AREA.