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AMM MARATHON INC.

8158 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AMM MARATHON INC. has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 17, 2011. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2020, recorded 12 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on August 17, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 26 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2020. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,COFFEE CABINET,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,POP & JUICE SLEEVES & FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.111 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TREE BRANCHES AND CRATES THROWN ABOUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR & HOLES IN WALL .MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASES.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    13 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,COFFEE CABINET,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,POP & JUICE SLEEVES & FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.111 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TREE BRANCHES AND CRATES THROWN ABOUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR & HOLES IN WALL .MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2370526 5/13/20 NOT CORRECTED #48- OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL SANITIZING KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
  3. Canvass

    17 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM & DUMP SINK.WATER TEMPERATURE IS 69.3F.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER VANITY IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM & REAR SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN ARTICLES. APPX.5-7 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.must repair or replace damaged vanity in customers toilet room.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,COFFEE CABINET,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,POP & JUICE SLEEVES & FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES PILED UP INSIDE AND OVERFLOWING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK ON TO FLOOR AND PILED UP IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TREE BRANCHES AND CRATES THROWN ABOUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR & HOLES IN WALL .MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DIRT AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND WALK IN COOLER.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, & JUICE/POP WHITE STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.0F-INSTRUCTED TO CALL REPAIRMAN, UNIT PLACED UNDER HELD FOR INSPECTION - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • MILK FOUND AT 45.6F-46.7F IN WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION CANNOT BE SOLD AND MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES UNTIL RELEASED BY THE CDPH(14 GALLONS & 22 QUARTS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(b1)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. FRONT DOOR HAS I/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM AS WELL WAS 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE, AND REAR DOOR FOUND WITH SAME SIZE GAP UNDERNEATH AS WELL AS DOOR WEARING AWAY AT BOTTOM - MUST REPAIR ALL OUTER DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH, DEBRIS, AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOUND ON GROUND AND CLUTTERING UP ENCLOSED AREA. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED ON DUMPSTERS, TRASH & DEBRIS OFF GROUND AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, & JUICE/POP WHITE STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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