Marelys Cafe
6323 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2023-02-24
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2023-02-24)
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2023)
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🌡 Food Temperature minor 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
Inspection History
2023-02-24 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
6 ▾
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-...
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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