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SUPERMERCADO MARTINEZ

4301 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SUPERMERCADO MARTINEZ has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 20, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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 and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 2 times on November 10, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2014. 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 May 9, 2013. 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 November 10, 2014. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IN PLACE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES PRESENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST KEEP A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE UNCLEAN WITH GARBAGE DUMPSTER FULL AND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CANS FULL. OBSERVED GARBAGE PILING UP AROUND DUMPSTER AND DUMPSTER COVER CRACKED WITH HOLE IN IT. EMPTY DUMPSTER AND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CANS. CLEAN UP ALL GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE CANS AND REPLACE OR REPAIR DUMPSTER COVER SO THAT THERE ARE NO HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING RAW BEEF,MILK, EGGS AND TAMALES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KNIVES, SLICERS AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AND DRYING RACK MUST BE USED FOR DRYING DISHES ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #13335374 DATED 5/7/13 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #34 ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM, REPLACE. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MADE OF CONCRETE MUST SEAL OR PAINT.#38 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HADNSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO MUST INSTALL (UTILITY SINK)AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON TOP OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLES UNDER SLICER MUST PAINT OR SEAL LEGS OF TABLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEST FREEZER AND TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED IN ORDER TO USE SINK CORRECTLY. PUCHASE AND MAINTIAN 3 SINK STOPPERS AT SINK AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO FLOOR AND INTO BUCKET. REPAIR CONDENSER SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED IN BACK REAR HALLWAY. ALL OLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OTHER OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LARGE DISPLAY CASE AND BABY ITEMS IN CLOSET IN FRONT AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT DO NOT PERTAIN TO THE BUSSINESS.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM; REPLACE. FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF CONCRETE; SEAL FLOOR OR PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK. ALSO MUST INSTALL A MOP (UTILITY) SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT TO OR ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK FOR DRAINING OF ALL UTENSILS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM; REPLACE. FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF CONCRETE; SEAL FLOOR OR PAINT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK. ALSO MUST INSTALL A MOP (UTILITY) SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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