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MARATHON

1200-1210 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · GROCERY STORE / GAS STATION

Inspection summary

MARATHON has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 27, 2012. The most recent inspection, on November 30, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2015. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 28, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 12, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CORRAL IS FULL OF DEBRIS AND DUMPSTER LID IS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO THE OVER FLOW OF GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PILE UP IN CORRAL AND KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL THE POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES TO THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE STORE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE CORNERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/28/12 (1285596) NOT CORRECTED. 38-NEED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ON SITE IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING SINK.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES, PREMISES PREPARES AND SELLS NACHOS W/CHEESE & CHILI AT FRONT CASHIER COUNTER, NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN AREA. PREMISES HAS ADDED PREP AREA WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HEALTH DEPT. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NUMEROUS LIVE AND DEAD FLIES NOTED (OVER 50) THRU-OUT IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES. 6 FLY STRIPS COVERED WITH DEAD FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES. ALSO NOTED MICE DROPPINGS (6) NOTED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE FLY STRIPS, AND PROVIDE PROPER PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, LIDS ON DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLOSE. EXCESSIVE WEEDS, DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS NOTED AND PROVIDE PROPER TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NACHOS W/CHEESE & CHILI), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/7/12 (537886) NOT CORRECTED. 38- NEED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE. 41- REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXTERIOR OF CHEESE AND CHILI MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, AND SINKS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE REMOVE SODA /MILK CREATES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.NEED TO INSTALL UTILITY MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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