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Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe

930 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
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Last inspected: Nov 20, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 20, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 125.1F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, YOGURT AT 44.4F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND CHICKEN AT 44.4F IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 44# OF FOOD WORTH $73. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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90
Sep 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BAR: YOGURT AT 50.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44.4F, AND EGGS AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/12/14 WAS NOT VISIBLY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOLERS WERE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE UNITS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SLICED WATERMELON 47.9F, SLICED HONEYDEW MELON 53F, AND YOGURT 47.9F DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON BREAKFAST BAR. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 50.5F, DICED TOMATOES 51F, AND DICED SAUSAGE 51.3F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE IN PREP AREA, TATER TOTS 89.5-100F, DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $35 AND 20LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
3
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
90
Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLOSE DOWN MACHINE AND REMOVED ICE FROM MACHINE THE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
16
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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90
Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2012
License
3 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: Found dock doors to the premises not rodent-proofed with 1/4" mode of entry and front main doors to the premises not rodent proofed.Also must provide a complete pest control log book with a map locator to identify pest control services.Serious violation 7-38-020.no citation issued.
18
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair faucets at the 2 comp sinks unable to operate properly as required.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove cluttered conditions inside the mop sink closet.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe.

Has Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guckenheimer @ Mars Itc. — Itc Cafe 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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