Marcela's Cafe

3721 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2019

Score

High Risk

Marcela's Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Marcela's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2019

Routine

5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232290 10/25/18 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHILEDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN FRYER CABINET.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Oct 25, 2018

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marcela's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marcela's Cafe on file is from Jul 18, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marcela's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marcela's Cafe.

Has Marcela's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marcela's Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Marcela's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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