MAR 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARCELA'S RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3503 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2015 · passed
7 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 42015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/24/14. INSPECTION REPORT#1490898 (32) FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. (33) FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38)FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL AT FRONT PREP ARE BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAI CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHINF SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHINF SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE 2 SHELVES NEAR THE REAR STOVE TOP TO HAVE PEELING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.
OCT 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE SEATING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND / OR RESEAL THE CEILINGS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EQUIPMENT IS STACKED UP IN THE REAR LANDING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT, REMOVE EXCESSIVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT.
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JAN 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANSINK NEXT TO THE THE 3 COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA.
MAR 172011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND DUSTY CEILING FAN BLADES IN DINING AREA-REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES-MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 142010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED BEHIND EACH CUSTOMER,OR PROVIDE SCREEN SINCE KITCHEN IS DIRECTLY IN THE DINING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN,AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINK.
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