JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARCELA'S RESTAURANT LL.
BEAT. 28/100
3503 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 23, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 222019FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ANY OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED NO GAS LINE CONNECTED TO STEAM TABLE TO REACH 135.0F AT THIS TIME.MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,DISH WASHING,DINING AND TOILET ROOMS.ALSO. APPX.10- RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOT WATER AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT , REAR AND HOT WATER TANK DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE THAT CAN BEEN SEEN TO SERVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT FITTING CONTAINER LEAVING AN OPENING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink sin kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area by display cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JUL 132016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Found previous minor violations from report # 1442197, issued on 11/16/15, not corrected. Must correct the following violations: #32 OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (**specifically space around handsink) #38 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. Instructed to complete all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found broken handle of front prep refrigerator. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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NOV 162015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. FOUND TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND AROUND PIPES INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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