Estacion Marabina

4107 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Estacion Marabina appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.

Estacion Marabina's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT AND COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BEEF, RICE, EMPANADAS, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613477 DATED 03/10/2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #39. 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #49. 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHAL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORN AND CHEESE STORED IN STORAGE TOTES IN THE COLD-HOLD UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BRUSH AND CONTAINERS BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND FRON T PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS, THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 28, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 78.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 74.3.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 75.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/DISWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. ITEMS STARRED ON MENU ARE NOT UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS (GROUND BEEF CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY BY ADDED REMINDER (*) NEXT TO ITEMS THAT ARE NOT FULLY COOKED. MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES IF ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estacion Marabina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estacion Marabina on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estacion Marabina?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Estacion Marabina.

Has Estacion Marabina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Estacion Marabina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Estacion Marabina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estacion Marabina is inspected around three times per year on average.