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Cafe Marbella

5527-5531 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2011
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Marbella has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Cafe Marbella's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items in coolers, freezers not properly dated/labeled, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and prep tables need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt.storage areas under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, behind grill.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in coolers, kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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74
Jan 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP BY THE CAPPUCCHINO MACHINE.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
18
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAKING ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL ALL THE RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. NO DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA LINE HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINBET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE A SHELVE TO STORE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Marbella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Marbella on file is from Jan 5, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Marbella?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Marbella.

Has Cafe Marbella's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Marbella have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Marbella means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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