CAFE MARBELLA.
5527-5531 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
6 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
DEC 62022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR, SALT ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 192021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 TO PROVIDE" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED NO TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER (IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA). MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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.
NOV 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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 SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE (COFFEE STATION) AREA.
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
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
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP, SERVICE AND INSIDE WASHROOM (UNDERNEATH HANDSINK).
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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.
FEB 222018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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..
AUG 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FEB 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH LEAKS AT THE NECK AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 no citation issued,remains tagged
MAR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 no citation issued,remains tagged
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 OPERATION.OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LEFT INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH FOOD,HANDLES ON TOP FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS,AND FOOD MUST BE STORED WITHOUT SERVING SPOONS.OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE/ WATER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) no citation issued,remains tagged
MAR 162015FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT 200F.EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER THE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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 OPERATION.OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LEFT INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH FOOD,HANDLES ON TOP FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS,AND FOOD MUST BE STORED WITHOUT SERVING SPOONS.OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE AT ICE BIN AT COFFEE/ WATER STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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 WALL,BEHIND DESK AND SHELVES.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOOR WITH AN 1/2 GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT BOTTOM.REAR SCREEN DOOR BOTTOM WITH A 1/4" OPENING INSTRUCTED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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 OIL CONTAINER WITH HARDENED GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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 PROVIDE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION.A SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AROUND THE SAID SINK DUET TO COUNTER TOP IS USED PREP FOOD.
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.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY KNIFE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIVES RACK
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 AREA WITH GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND UNEVEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND SURFACE IS COVERED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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 SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SHELF WERE CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED.BULGED CEILING WALL ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.LIQUID STAINED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED/PAINT AND MAINTAINED.SPIDER WEBS ON WALL INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS(DINING ROOMS,KITCHEN ETC.) OF THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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