Pass

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

Pass

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

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.