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MARLONS CHICKEN & FISH

602 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MARLONS CHICKEN & FISH has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2024, found no infractions.

7 of 18 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 March 22, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 20, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 22, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 19 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2024. 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.

18 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 49. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
    • 58. 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. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 38. 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
    • 38. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 51. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS.
    • 58. 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. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 2. 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
    • 10. 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.
    • 54. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. 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. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREP CHICKEN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
    • 35. 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. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR AT FOOD PREP FRYER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 21. * 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.
    • 29. 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER.
    • 34. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
  15. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. 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).
    • 35. 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.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  16. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 21. * 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.
    • 41. 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. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. License

    1 infraction

    • 11. 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.

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