Maravillas Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Score
Maravillas Restaurant has been inspected 23 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Maravillas Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING BOOTHS.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587663 DATED JANUARY 5, 2024 NOT CORRECTED. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... 58. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE SINK; INSTUCTED TO HAVE LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR AREA OF THE DINING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 17, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING NOARD NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET IN MENS ROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WHEN USING SPONGES, THEY MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT KITCHEN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Dec 18, 2018
Routine
7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOCONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER & 3- DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN SAME AREA.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER FACUET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Feb 25, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1385960 2/17/15 #18 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING FRONT AND HANDICAP DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MAINTENANCE ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTALLING DOOR SWEEPS.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS SUCH AS BEEF 45.6F,CHICKEN 45.5F,PORK 47.4F- 67.6F,GROUND BEEF 53.9F,CHICKEN TAMALES 45.4F,BEANS 62.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.55LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND DINING ,PREP,DRY FOOD ,BAR AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND HANDICAPPED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT OVERFLOWS AND POOLS ALL OVER FLOOR AND FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BAR GUN HOLDER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 7UP COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN COOLER STORAGE AREA INPOOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RESEAL ABOVE WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: DID NOT FIND A THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT TWO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN.
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Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP ON INTERIOR OF WASTE RECEPTACLES PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Apr 12, 2012
Complaint
3 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 31, 2012
Reinspection
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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
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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 FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 24, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON. FOOD HANDLERS SWEEPING FLOOR, HANDLING DIRTY UTENSILS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. HAND WASHING IN 3-COMP SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
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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 FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maravillas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maravillas Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maravillas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Maravillas Restaurant.
Has Maravillas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maravillas Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maravillas Restaurant 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 Maravillas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maravillas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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