Cafe Marbella
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2024-04-08 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2023-04-25 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
2022-12-06 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR, SALT ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2021-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386062 DATED 8/13/2020: #57-FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITA...
2021-05-19 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386062 DATED 8/13/2020: #51 " INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT." #57 " FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED T...
2020-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. NOTED MISSING ITEM AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROCEDURE ON SITE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NO TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER (IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA). MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE (COFFEE STATION) AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP, SERVICE AND INSIDE WASHROOM (UNDERNEATH HANDSINK).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2018-02-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..
2017-08-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
2016-02-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH LEAKS AT THE NECK AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2015-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED ...
2015-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED ...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK-PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING IN WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE BIN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD...
2015-03-16 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT WAS USED LAST NIGHT,DISH MACHINE HAS A VERY SHORT TIME ON CYCLES,WATER REMAINS INSIDE,AND IS DRAINED MANUALLY.MANAGER SHOWED US THE PROCEDURE.GAUGE IN FRONT THE UNIT NOT WORKING, STOPPED...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK-PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING IN WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE BIN.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:APPROX 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE STATION,APPROX 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOLER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AT WEST WALL OF PREMISES, APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: GROUND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH BROKEN LIGHT BULB,AND OTHER DEBRIS.LIDS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE DUE TO GARAGE BAGS,INSTRUCTED THAT LIDS MUST BE COMPLETELY CLOSED TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.WASTE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MISSING COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WE OBSERVED GREASE AND BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS,GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,HOOD,FILTERS,SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER BY THE HOOD.GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PIPES INSIDE THE KITCHEN.INS...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER TE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH GRIMES,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO THE FLOOR BY THE SWING DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DISH ROOM AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.BROKEN WALL TILES AND HOLES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED LIGHT BULB BY THE 10 BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DUST AND GREASE AT SAME UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,BEHIND BAR AND KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,WATER PIPE HEAVILY LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALSO FAUCET AT SAID SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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