Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place was last inspected on Aug 24, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place's record stops at Aug 24, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM SHELVES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 4, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSIDE OF DRAWERS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND COUNTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE AT 160F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSIDE OF DRAWERS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND COUNTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CABINET BELOW THE HANDSINK WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
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Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNIT
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING,PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNIT
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Jun 23, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place on file is from Aug 24, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place.
Has Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Deborah's Place — Marah's by Deborah's Place means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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