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La Marquesa

1703 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2017
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Marquesa five times, with records going back to 2014. On Mar 22, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. La Marquesa's record stops at Mar 22, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4.4LBS.COOKED RICE 50.2F,3LBS.BEEF 47.6F,3LBS. CHICKEN 49.4F,2LBS. DICED TOMATOES 45.6F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 44.6F,3LBS. CHIROZO 47.2F,10 LBS.CHIROZO 70.6F,5LBS. PORK 52.3F,8LBS.STEAK 51.0F,1.12 LBS. HAM 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 41.50 LBS. $173.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (ONIONS,ETC),FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,CEILING FANS
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
78
Dec 1, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER LIGHT OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
90
Apr 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, AND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
90
Sep 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SHIELD LIGHT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED. UNUSED RANGE. ALSO, FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR BACKYARD AREAS.(TIRES, GARBAGE,ETC) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR PATIO AREAS.
41
86
Feb 28, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining area not clean, need cleaning.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Marquesa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Marquesa on file is from Mar 22, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Marquesa?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Marquesa.

Has La Marquesa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Marquesa have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Marquesa 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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