Marz Community Brewing Co.
3630 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Mar 17, 2025
Marz Community Brewing Co. was last inspected on March 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 in gap under red door (employee entrance). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT BREWERY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside the coolers in the prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the over head garage door to the left inside the receiving area. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodents and maintain. Observed the 2 windows in the prep area open without screens. Instructed to provide screens to keep pests out and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor inside the walk in cooler from condensation. Instructed to properly dispose of the condensation and maintain
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the storage closet in the rear receiving area. Instructed to organize and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No ventilation above the grill in the prep area. Instructed to install and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on doors of three door reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings under exposed sink in kitchen. Seal all openings around electrical outlet and light switches in prep, bar and washroom areas.
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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: No pest control log book available during inspection. Premises must be serviced by a licensed exterminator and written log shall be maintained and available upon inspection.
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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 original food sanitation certificate available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide original chicago food sanitation certificate.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit for proper sanitizer concentration.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Seal loose gaskets on doors of three door reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings under exposed sink in kitchen. Seal all openings around electrical outlet and light switches in prep, bar and washroom areas.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.