FEB 24
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MARELYS CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
6323 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
2 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2023.
Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
6
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 21
2023
FAIL 6 violations
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 7-38-005.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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