Maison Marcel
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Maison Marcel has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Mar 6, 2026, 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.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maison Marcel trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED FROM AUGUST 05,2025, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS FEBRUARY 26,2026.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-901.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required OBSERVED DELI WET DELI CUPS STACKED WITHOUT AIR DRYING, INSTRUCTED RE-WASH AND TO ALLOW DELI CUPS TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA BEFORE STACKING TOGETHER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH PAPERS, AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Feb 26, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SLICED TOMATO AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.6F-48.6F LOCATED IN PREP AREA COLD HOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #262172 CONDUCTED ON 8/5/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (55)6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. (56)6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. BURGERS, EGGS, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 2024 AND 2025 SERVICE REPORTS, HOWEVER NO SERVICE REPORTS FOR 2026 PRESENTED. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY�S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI WET DELI CUPS STACKED WITHOUT AIR DRYING, INSTRUCTED RE-WASH AND TO ALLOW DELI CUPS TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA BEFORE STACKING TOGETHER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH PAPERS, AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Aug 5, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE NORTH SIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maison Marcel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maison Marcel on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maison Marcel?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maison Marcel.
Has Maison Marcel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maison Marcel have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maison Marcel 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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