Pass

Martinez Supermarket

3301 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 21, 2025

Martinez Supermarket was last inspected on November 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

November 21, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep cooler to remove spills and/or debris.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash sign by the bar sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in employee's bathroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms and by the back exit door.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink at the bar. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand-cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink located at front bar and employee toilet room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with above violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked rice and beans stored in a large 6-inch deep pan without any labeling at 83f located in the walk-in cooler. The manager stated beans were currently cooling. Hot tcs foods must be cooled for 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and a total of 6 hours from 135 - 41f, instructed to document. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs): cooked chicken and cooked chorizo located in walk in cooler without discard date. Also noted prepackaged: pico de gallo, salsa, and guacamole located in display case without discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any ready-to-eat tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handler without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large white containers of products (rice, beans) not labeled with common name. Instructed to label all any time product is taken from it's original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall under three compartment sink with exposed piping. (repairs being done)

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in refrigeration unit with a build up of food debris on the floors. 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 no back flow device attached to the mop sink located in the rear employee toilet room. Instructed to provide 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 clutter in front service area behind the counter. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood ventilation system in rear food prep area with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean or have cleaned as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: 3-301.11(b) observed a food handler handle ready to eat foods (sliced tomatoes, tortillas) with bare hands. Instructed to never handle any ready to eat foods with bare hands. Instructed to always use food grade disposable gloves (knowing when to change gloves and proper hand washing in between glove use) or use tongs to handle ready to eat foods. Manager provided disposable gloves for food handlers during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed inside of the toilet rooms located in the customer dining area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.14 observed tcs food (cooked beans) at improper temperature. Observed a large pot with a closed lid of cooked beans improperly cooling in the walk in cooler (date on the pot of beans was 5/19/20) and at an improper temperature of 72.9f. Instructed to always properly cool all tcs foods at all times. Instructed to use smaller containers or leave the lids slightly open in order to allow a proper cooling air flow. Manager discarded and denatured about 20 lbs of cooked beans during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed disposable gloves not being used to handle ready to eat foods. Instructed on proper disposable glove use.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      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: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea, instructed to provide along with the necessary items needed, premises has a disinfectant rated for norovirus at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      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: Observed pre-packaged guacamole, salsa, tamales, offered for retail sale without a label, instructed to properly label with name or food, net quantity, ingredients list, major food allergens,and the business name and address.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear cutting boards behind meat cooler. Stained, dark grooves, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged guacamole, salsa, tamales not labeled with name, ingredients and name and address of store. Management instructed to label all prepackaged foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the missing floor tiles around the restaurant and meat counters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter on the floor of the basement. Management instructed to elevate all articles at least 6" off of the floor. Organize and maintain basement free of excess clutter.

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink in the food prep area. Instructed to install an exposed hand sink in the food prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (tamale, guacamole) held for over 24 hours without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers by hot holding unit not inverted. Instructed to keep all food containers inverted and maintain. Observed equipment too large to submerge in the 3 compartment. Instructed to remove large equipment or install a bigger 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves in the raw meat deli area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in rear with minor dirt debris. Instructed to clean alond the walls and in all corners and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear of facility (old equipment, boxes) instructed to remove clutter. Observed some stock (soda) on the floor of the front customer service counter. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with food handler certificate. Instructed to have certificate on site at all times and maintain.

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no washbowl inside washroom. Instructed manager to install washbowl with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Hand washing in utility sink is prohibited. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove soiled cardboard trays on chip display shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of slicer and prep tables in meat prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing vent cover in washroom. Replace stained ceiling tiles in prep and sales areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in produce display case.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove unused articles and equipment in basement to prevent pest harborage.

More in ZIP 60608

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.