Marakech Cusine

1413 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

African

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Marakech Cusine has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Marakech Cusine dates to Nov 18, 2010.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Marakech Cusine trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and tajin dishware in kitchen cracked not smooth,easily cleanable.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND DUSTY VENTS IN TOILET ROOM,CLEAN VENTS IN DETAIL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

May 7, 2010

No Entry

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A splashguard barrier is needed at exposed handsink,cutting boards with deep cuts must be replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.The floors under your cooking equipment is dirty,floor coving is missing along mop sink disposal.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shield in food prep is broken.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.A metal stem thermometer is needed to monitor food temperatures.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.Remove all clutter from premises.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marakech Cusine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marakech Cusine on file is from Nov 18, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marakech Cusine?

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

Has Marakech Cusine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marakech Cusine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marakech Cusine 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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