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Marathon Gas & Food Mart

7100 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

53cited violations
1serious tier
9inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Gas Station)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1194844
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024160
20232120
2021150
20202160
2017120
20152121

Inspections

  1. Aug 2, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR ADEQUATE DRYING OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS. -INTERIOR OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS A DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE SINK. -INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MOP SINK HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOPSINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS ARE NOT PROPERL STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE MOPS INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS BUT HANG THEM FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

  2. Jan 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-901.11 OBSERVED NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHWARE (COFFEE POTS) AFTER THEY ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-DRYING AGENT AT THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED ONE SINK STEPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.

  3. Jan 11, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES, DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED TEN PACKAGES OF TAFFY GRAPES ON SITE WITH IMPROPER LABELING AND NO PROOF OF WHERE THE PRODUCTS WERE PURCHASED FROM. THE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED PRODUCTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: COMMON NAME, MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN, INGREDIENTS (IF MADE WITH TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR. APPROXIMATELY $42.00 AND 10LBS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND EGGS ON SITE AND NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD ITEMS DURING THE RECEIVING PROCESS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHWARE (COFFEE POTS) AFTER THEY ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR-DRYING AGENT AT THE THREE- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED ONE SINK STEPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TWO FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AREA WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON TOP OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO AVOID PEST/ RODENT HARBOARAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A LONG, FLUFFY RUG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUG TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/22/2021, REPORT # 2521713 #38 OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. #53 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED. #55 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  4. Jun 22, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGH OUT SELLING FLOOR AND INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASH ROOMS AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  5. May 28, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL ETC.) FILLED WITH DUST.FOOD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND STORE SHELVES FILLED WITH DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE STORE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED SHELVES, BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.

  6. May 20, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM AND HADWASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM REGISTER. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTA NOODLES, CEREAL ETC.) FILLED WITH DUST.FOOD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 BASIN'S.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND STORE SHELVES FILLED WITH DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE STORE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED SHELVES, BOXES ETC.)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.

  7. Oct 18, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR, UNDER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (EXPOSED HAND SINK, THREE COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK).

  8. Dec 15, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS NEAR COFFEE MACHINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Dec 8, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OBSTRUCTED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, BEVERAGES STORED IN FRONT OF AND AROUND THE SINK. ALSO NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ABOVEMENTIONED SINK OR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-28-030.

    • 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 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE COFFEE POT AND CAPPUCINO MACHINE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLERS IN REAR, DIRTY FLOORS AND FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS NEAR COFFEE MACHINE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT IN FRONT OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.