SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARCELLO'S MARKET & DELI.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

155 N WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 8, 2016 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR 1-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER OF 3-COMP SINK,LEAKY MUST REPAIR BOTH.

MAR 28
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION#38 FROM LAST INSPECTION# 1418919 DATED 4-08-2015.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE STOVE COOKING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO SOME STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE PROPERLY ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6- INCHES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CELING LIGHT SHIELD HANGING LOOSE ON ONE SIDE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SECURE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE AT REAR 1-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER OF 3-COMP SINK,LEAKY MUST REPAIR BOTH.

APR 8
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE COOKING AREA.

OCT 31
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 29
2014
PASSED
0 violations
show all 13 inspections →
OCT 22
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AT REAR ON WALL, CEILING, BOXES AND ON/UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA AT REAR OF BUILDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS, GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND/UNDER OPENED DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND HEAVY FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM READY FOOD SOURCE. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR HOSE AT FRONT 2-DR REFRIGERATION DELI COOLER TO PREVENT WATER BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND STORAGE BINS IN SAME AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMEENT ON SERVICE COUNTERS. CLEAN EXHAUST FANS AND UNIT COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS AND AT CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT REAR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR UNDER PREP TABLES AND BY MOP SINK AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 13
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER FOOD SERVING LINE.

JUL 23
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AEAR AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

MAY 14
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

(7-38-005A) FOUND THE EAST SECTION OF THE COLD BUFFET LINE, WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60-64.4F (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

(7-38-005A) FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE BUFFET LINE: 2-POUNDS WALDORF SALAD AT 56.9F; 4-POUNDS OF FATOUCHE SALAD AT 54.9F; 1/2-POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESES AT 54.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MONITOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT= $28.00). All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL 'TO-GO' PRE-PACKAGED FOOD MUST HAVE 'USE BY' OR 'MADE ON' DATES. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING CAULKING AROUND THE SINKS AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION MUST BE REPLACED, TO PREVENT WATER FORM SEEPING ONTO THE BOTTOM CABINETS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE & UNDER FRONT SINKS, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT & PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING ALSO. ALL SUPPLIES/STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MAR 31
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. OBSERVED STANDING WATER/DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT LINE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN CABINETS.

SEP 1
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Must provide a Pest Control Service for premises, as part of pest prevention measures.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Must provide a garbage disposal service for garbage refuge.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Must have a city certified manager or proof of enrollment for such class, on premises upon re-inspection.

MINORSanitation
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 provide sneezeguards to the end sides of bothe the cold & hot buffet tables for customer service.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. Access to the main grease trap or catch basin of the building (where all waste water filters thru-per engineer) should be ready upon re-inspection.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN LOOP