Marlons Chicken & Fish

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 21, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 1, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fish fryer with thick grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining and rear areas. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the front prep area missing. Instructed to provide and maintain shields.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current allergen certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 22, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fish fryer with thick grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp sink. Instructed to fix leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the dining and rear areas. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the front prep area missing. Instructed to provide and maintain shields.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current allergen certificate at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Dec 20, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the rear and front food prep/dishwashing areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall with the microwave mounted at the rear dishwashing area with food splatters. Instructed to clean said wall and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed to enroll food handlers in food handler course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Jun 22, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy as required. Instructed manager to comply or citation will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to date prep chicken.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide sanitizing solution for wiping clothes when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet fixture at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning underneath racks in the rear storage area and along the wall base to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and dirty light shields in the prep area. Must clean and replace where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 29, 2017 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor in furnace room in rear area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; clean fan to remove dust.

7. Dec 23, 2016 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 26, 2016 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 13, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor at food prep fryer area needs cleaning.

10. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 24, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed use of cardboard in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to discontiune use of cardboard on floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt like substance building up in the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area, instructed to repair and maintain. Also clean hood over fryer. Maintain same.

12. Nov 15, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Nov 6, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint the exterior of small deep freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock in rear storage room 6 inches off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throughout where needed including underneath palet 9n area by washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29

14. Apr 17, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified mgr. On duty at time of investigation-citation issued-serious 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the hood & filters above cooking equipment in front food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(including furnace closet).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

15. Sep 17, 2010 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in back room. Instd. Toclean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

16. Apr 28, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Apr 23, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.