SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARIE'S CAFE & CATERING.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

3660 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 18, 2017 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF PREP COOLERS WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WEST WALL NEXT TO GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, SMOKE DAMAGED AND CRACKED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

FEB 16
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA (EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 5
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SEVERE BUILDUP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL, SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522793 ON 2-9-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA (EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME BUILDUP). CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

CLEAN ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434467 DATED 04/02/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS. 42-ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTLY REATTACH THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING) DOOR ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE WALL)IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

FOUND AN ASHTRAY, A PACK OF CIGARETTES AND A LIGHTER ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. THE ASHTRAY HAD ASHES AND A CIGARETTE BUTT IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)

APR 10
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS.

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APR 2
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, LID OPENED WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON IT AND ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONTAINER AND ALSO THE GROUND-REMOVE LEAVES AND DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE ALL LARGE UTENSILS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD/UTENSILS.

APR 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD CABINET FRONT.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT OVEN.

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

CLEAN WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

OCT 22
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER DOOR NEEDS REPAIR.

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

CLEAN FILTER OVER GRILL.

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL.

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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS (INSIDE) REAR PREP.

APR 27
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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