Cafeteria Marianao 2

4825 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafeteria Marianao 2 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 8, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cafeteria Marianao 2's record stops at Mar 8, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cafeteria Marianao 2 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN BSMT PREP AREA NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY OPEN HOLE, WALL IN BASEMENT HAS OPEN HOLE BY PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESS MACHINE,
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED THREE FRUIT FLIES AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND SIDE REAR DOOR WITH QUARTER INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAM AND CHEESE,EGGS,ECT)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN BSMT PREP AREA NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY OPEN HOLE.WALL IN BASEMENT HAS OPEN HOLE BY PREP AREA. FAN ON THE WALL IN DINNING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ARE MISSING LIGHT BULBS. LIGHT SHILDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUMP PUMP NEEDS TO HAVE A LID IN BASEMENT NEXT TO COOLER, LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE FIX OR REPLACE. BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESS MACHINE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Feb 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and light covers not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile and detail clean light covers. Side exit door worn at bottom. Instructed to install door sweep.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to repair self-closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open. Faucet not maintained at utility sink. Instructed to repair faucet.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Jun 29, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACES WITH RUST BUILD-UP OF PREPACKAGED COLD SANDWICH CHEST COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.------MUST REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER/DISPENSER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP ON WALLS (CORNER) BEHIND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT, NOTED TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafeteria Marianao 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Marianao 2 on file is from Mar 8, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Marianao 2?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Marianao 2.

Has Cafeteria Marianao 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafeteria Marianao 2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafeteria Marianao 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.